Garlic Tomato Chicken with Mozzarella
Garlic Tomato Chicken with Mozzarella is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken fillets, a zesty cherry tomato sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese, all infused with the aromatic flavors of garlic and fresh basil. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, allowing you to whip up an impressive meal in just 30 minutes. The one-pan cooking method means less cleanup and more time to savor this delicious Italian-inspired dish with family and friends. Serve it over pasta, alongside crusty bread, or with a fresh salad for a complete dining experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken fillets
- 1 can (14 oz) cherry tomatoes
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 mozzarella balls
- Fresh basil leaves
- Olive oil and butter
- Dried basil and paprika
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200 °C/400 °F if using an ovenproof skillet.
- Season chicken fillets with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook seasoned chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until browned.
- Remove chicken and cover with foil. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and chopped shallot until fragrant.
- Deglaze with white wine vinegar; then add salt, pepper, dried basil, tomato paste, and chicken broth. Stir in cherry tomatoes and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Nestle cooked chicken back into the sauce; top with chopped basil and mozzarella cubes. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes or bake for 10 minutes until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 140mg