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Garlic Tomato Chicken with Mozzarella

Garlic Tomato Chicken with Mozzarella


  • Author: Mary
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

Enjoy flavorful Garlic Tomato Chicken with Mozzarella ready in just 30 minutes! Whip up this easy recipe tonight and delight your family!


Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 1 shallot (finely chopped)
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • ¼ cup dry white apple vinegar
  • 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
  • 3 tbsp chopped basil leaves
  • 2 mozzarella balls (chopped)
  • 3 tbsp grated Parmesan
  • Crushed red pepper flakes (for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Season chicken fillets with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5 minutes on each side until browned.
  3. Remove chicken; add minced garlic and chopped shallot to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.
  4. Deglaze with apple vinegar; then stir in salt, pepper, dried basil, and tomato paste.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and add cherry tomatoes; bring to a boil then simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Nestle chicken back into the sauce; top with chopped basil and mozzarella.
  7. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes or bake at 400°F (200°C) until golden.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (approximately 200g)
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 550mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for maximum flavor. Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for added nutrition. Experiment with different cheeses such as provolone for variety.

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