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Garlic Tomato Chicken with Mozzarella

Garlic Tomato Chicken with Mozzarella: A Juicy Delight for Home Cooks

A delicious Garlic Tomato Chicken with Mozzarella recipe that's easy to make and full of flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • ovenproof skillet

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Seasonings

  • 4 fillets chicken
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika

Cherry Tomato Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 shallot finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.25 cup dry white wine like Pinot Grigio
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 can (14 oz) cherry tomatoes or crushed tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoon chopped basil leaves
  • 2 balls mozzarella chopped
  • 3 tablespoon grated Parmesan
  • crushed red pepper flakes for sprinkling

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Get all the prep done before you start cooking: mince the garlic, finely chop the shallot and cut mozzarella into cubes.

Cooking

  • Season the chicken fillets on both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  • Preheat the oven to 200 °C/400 °F (if using).
  • Heat oil and butter in a large (ovenproof) skillet over medium high. Add the chicken fillets and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes per side or until fully cooked and browned on both sides. Remove from skillet and place on a plate. Cover with foil.
  • In the same skillet, add garlic and shallot, cook until fragrant for 2 minutes. Deglaze with white wine, simmer for 2 minutes, stir with a wooden spoon while scraping up the brown bits on the bottom of the skillet. Add salt, pepper, dried basil, and tomato paste. Cook while stirring constantly for 1 minute.
  • Pour in chicken broth, stir to combine. Add canned cherry tomatoes, bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Adjust salt if needed. Meanwhile, chop the basil leaves.
  • Next, nestle chicken between the cherry tomatoes. Add basil and mozzarella cubes. Top with black pepper, red pepper flakes and grated Parmesan. Let simmer for 5 minutes or until all flavors are well combined, the chicken is cooked through and mozzarella has slightly melted. Alternatively, slide the skillet into your oven and bake for 10 minutes or until golden. Serve!

Notes

Serve with pasta or toasted ciabatta and a big side salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 15mg
Keyword Chicken Recipe, easy dinner, Garlic Tomato Chicken, Mozzarella, quick recipe
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