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Garlic Tomato Chicken with Mozzarella

Garlic Tomato Chicken with Mozzarella: A 30-Minute Delight

A quick and easy Garlic Tomato Chicken with Mozzarella recipe that delights the whole family.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 fillets Chicken Fillets The star of the dish.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Kosher salt works best.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly cracked is ideal.
For the Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Sweet Paprika Consider smoked paprika for extra flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing.
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
  • 1 medium Shallot Chopped.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Cloves Minced.
  • 0.5 cup Dry White Wine Can replace with chicken broth.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil Fresh basil is preferable.
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 14 ounces Canned Cherry Tomatoes Can use crushed tomatoes.
  • 1 cup Chopped Basil Leaves For garnish.
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Balls Can substitute with shredded mozzarella.
  • 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan Nutritional yeast for dairy-free optional.
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Optional.

Equipment

  • Oven-proof skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mince 3 garlic cloves, chop 1 shallot, and cut mozzarella cheese into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Season 4 chicken fillets with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and sweet paprika.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter in an oven-proof skillet over medium heat.
  4. Cook the seasoned chicken fillets for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Remove chicken, cover with foil to keep warm.
  6. In the same skillet, sauté chopped shallot and minced garlic for about 2 minutes.
  7. Pour in ½ cup of dry white wine to deglaze the skillet, scraping the bottom.
  8. Stir in 1 tablespoon of tomato paste, a dash of salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon of dried basil. Cook for 1 minute.
  9. Add 1 cup of chicken broth and a can of cherry tomatoes, boil, then simmer for 5 minutes.
  10. Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, top with mozzarella balls and basil leaves, simmer for another 5 minutes.
  11. Garnish with freshly chopped basil leaves and serve over pasta, with ciabatta, or alongside a fresh salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Consider marinating the chicken fillets with spices for 30 minutes before cooking for enhanced flavor. Fresh garlic and basil significantly improve taste.

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