Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Garlic Tomato Chicken with Mozzarella, a quick and easy dish that will transform your weeknight dinners into something special. This savory recipe features tender chicken fillets simmered in a rich tomato sauce infused with garlic, shallots, and fresh basil. Topped with gooey mozzarella and a sprinkle of Parmesan, every bite is a delicious blend of comfort and satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken fillets
- 1 can (14 oz) cherry tomatoes
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 mozzarella balls
- Fresh basil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 shallot
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Season chicken fillets with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken for 5 minutes on each side until browned. Remove and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and chopped shallot until fragrant. Deglaze with apple vinegar, then add salt, pepper, dried basil, and tomato paste.
- Stir in chicken broth and cherry tomatoes; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Return chicken to skillet; top with mozzarella and fresh basil. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes or bake at 400°F for about 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken fillet (150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added flavor, experiment with different cheeses such as feta or gouda. Make it gluten-free by ensuring all packaged ingredients are gluten-free certified.