Dinner for 5

Chicken Caprese Skewers

Name: Chicken Caprese Skewers
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 lb grape tomatoes; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 package (8 oz) mozzarella balls; salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 tbsp store-bought or homemade balsamic glaze; 2 cups slightly packed fresh basil leaves; 3 tbsp finely shredded parmesan cheese; 2 tbsp pine nuts or chopped walnuts; 1 large garlic clove; 1/3 cup olive oil

$13.65for 430 minServes 5

Grilled chicken and tomatoes join mozzarella, basil pesto, parmesan, and balsamic glaze on colorful dinner skewers.

Photo: cookingclassy.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken breast, 1.75 lb$3.49/lb typical	1.75 lb	$6.11Typical price
	Cherry and grape tomatoes, 16 oz$0.30/oz typical	16 oz	$4.80Typical price
	Mozzarella, 8 oz$0.30/oz typical	8 oz	$2.40Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 1$1.49 each typical	1	$1.49Typical price
	Parmesan, 0.75 oz$0.55/oz typical	0.75 oz	$0.36Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 0.5 oz$0.70/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.39Typical price
	Garlic, 1$0.75 each typical	1	$0.75Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$17.07

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperVinegar

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
5servings as written
$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$3.41 per serving$13.65 for 4

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Ingredients

1 3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 lb grape tomatoes
1 tbsp olive oil
1 package (8 oz) mozzarella balls
salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tbsp store-bought or homemade balsamic glaze
2 cups slightly packed fresh basil leaves
3 tbsp finely shredded parmesan cheese
2 tbsp pine nuts or chopped walnuts
1 large garlic clove
1/3 cup olive oil

Steps

Heat an outdoor grill to medium-high, about 400 F.
Crush the basil, parmesan, nuts, garlic, and one-third cup olive oil into a rough pesto.
Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces, toss with one tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper, then thread with the tomatoes onto skewers.
Grill the skewers for 10 to 12 minutes, turning often, until the chicken reaches 165 F.
Add the mozzarella balls, pesto, and balsamic glaze before serving.

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