Garlic Tomato Chicken with Mozzarella
Garlic Tomato Chicken with Mozzarella is a delightful and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken fillets, a rich cherry tomato sauce, fresh basil, and gooey mozzarella cheese. This quick recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, delivering a burst of flavor that will impress your family and friends.
- 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 tbsp olive oil
- 1 shallot (finely chopped)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 can (14 oz) cherry tomatoes (or crushed tomatoes)
- 2 mozzarella balls (chopped)
- Fresh basil for garnish
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp dried basil
Instructions
- Season the chicken fillets with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and cover to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and shallot until fragrant. Deglaze with apple vinegar and add tomato paste, salt, pepper, and dried basil.
- Stir in chicken broth and canned tomatoes; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Nestle the chicken back into the sauce, top with mozzarella and chopped basil. Simmer until cheese melts slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg