Chicken with Charred Tomatoes & Burrata
Chicken with charred tomatoes and burrata cheese looks special and fancy, but is simple to make.
Ingredients
- 10 cherry or grape tomatoes sliced in half
- 1 Tbsp olive oil divided
- 1 tsp salt to taste
- 1 tsp black pepper to taste
- ½ tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1 large chicken breast sliced in half
- 1 burrata ball
- Fresh basil torn or chopped, for serving
Instructions
- Drizzle about half the olive oil into a small skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced tomatoes and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stir occasionally and allow the tomatoes to soften. A little char is desirable, but watch so they don't burn.
- Sprinkle the chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat a cast-iron or iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breast and cook undisturbed on the first side. for about 5-7 minutes. Flip and allow the chicken to cook through completely. The length of time will vary based on the thickness of the meat, typically about 15 minutes.
- Plate the chicken. Arrange the tomatoes over the top of each piece of chicken. Separate the burrata ball in half by tearing your hands. Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve.