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Garlic Tomato Chicken with Mozzarella

Garlic Tomato Chicken with Mozzarella for Cozy Family Nights

A delightful Garlic Tomato Chicken with Mozzarella, perfect for family dinners and busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken fillets
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper Freshly cracked preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Sweet paprika
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Can substitute with vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter Substitute with olive oil if desired
  • 1 piece Shallot Chopped; can substitute with onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/2 cup Dry white wine Like Pinot Grigio; substitute with chicken broth if avoiding alcohol
  • 1 teaspoon Dried basil Fresh basil for enhanced flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
  • 1 cup Chicken broth Low sodium preferred
  • 1 can Canned cherry tomatoes Crushed tomatoes can be used as a substitute
For the Toppings
  • 1/4 cup Chopped basil leaves Freshly chopped
  • 8 oz Mozzarella balls Fresh recommended
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes Optional

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the ingredients by mincing garlic, chopping shallot, and dicing mozzarella. Gather seasonings.
  2. Season the chicken fillets generously on both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high. Cook chicken for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Sauté shallots and garlic in the same skillet for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Deglaze the skillet with white wine, simmering for 2 minutes to reduce.
  6. Add salt, pepper, basil, and tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute.
  7. Combine chicken broth and canned tomatoes, bringing to a gentle boil. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  8. Nestle chicken back into the sauce, adding basil and mozzarella on top. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
  9. Simmer for 5 more minutes until mozzarella is melted, or bake at 400°F for 10 minutes for a golden crust.
  10. Serve hot over pasta or with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 34gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for meal prep and leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for future meals.

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