Garlic Tomato Chicken with Mozzarella Recipe
This Garlic Tomato Chicken with Mozzarella recipe is a flavorful and comforting dish that combines juicy chicken fillets with a rich tomato and herb sauce, gooey melted mozzarella, and a hint of garlic. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking, Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 chicken fillets
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
For the Sauce:
- 1 shallot (finely chopped)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- ¼ cup dry white wine (like Pinot Grigio)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 can (14 oz/400 g) cherry tomatoes (or crushed tomatoes)
- 3 tbsp chopped basil leaves
- 2 mozzarella balls (chopped)
- 3 tbsp grated Parmesan
- Crushed red pepper flakes (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Prep: Get all the prep done before you start cooking: mince the garlic, finely chop the shallot, and cut mozzarella into cubes.
- Season: Season the chicken fillets on both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Preheat: Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F (if using).
- Sear: Heat oil and butter in a large (ovenproof) skillet over medium-high. Add the chicken fillets and cook 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.
- Cook: In the same skillet, add garlic and shallot, cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Deglaze with white wine, simmer for 2 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon while scraping up the brown bits. Add salt, pepper, dried basil, and tomato paste. Cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
- Simmer: 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.
- Finish: 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!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: Garlic Tomato Chicken, Mozzarella Chicken, Tomato Basil Chicken
