Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breasts or thighs (equal-sized pieces)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
Zest of 1 lemon
Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
3/4 cup dry white wine (Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)
1/4 cup water
2 peaches, sliced
1 tablespoon honey
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, torn
Fresh basil, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Rub chicken with olive oil, rosemary, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Lightly dredge in flour.
- Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Cook bacon until crisp; remove and set aside.
- Sear chicken in bacon fat until golden on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add white wine and water; simmer for 5 minutes until chicken is nearly cooked through.
- Add bacon back to skillet. Arrange peaches and mozzarella around chicken. Drizzle honey over peaches.
- Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 5 minutes. Broil 1 minute until cheese is melted and peaches are slightly charred.
- Top with fresh basil and serve with pan sauce.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
- Nectarines, plums, or pears can replace peaches.
- Add cream to the sauce for a richer texture.
- Skip the bacon and use butter for a vegetarian variation (without chicken).
- Don’t peel peaches—the skins soften and add flavor when baked.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet-Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken portion with sauce
- Calories: 648
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 56g
- Cholesterol: 165mg