Garlic Tomato Chicken with Mozzarella
Garlic Tomato Chicken with Mozzarella is a delightful dish that combines tender, seasoned chicken with a rich cherry tomato sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese. In just 30 minutes, you can create a flavorful meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings.
- 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 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 shallot
- 1 can (14 oz) cherry tomatoes
- 2 mozzarella balls
- Fresh basil leaves
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Season chicken fillets with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken until browned (about 5 minutes per side). Remove and cover.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and chopped shallot until fragrant. Deglaze with apple vinegar.
- Stir in salt, pepper, dried basil, tomato paste, chicken broth, and cherry tomatoes; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Return chicken to skillet; top with chopped basil and mozzarella. Simmer an additional 5 minutes or bake at 400°F for golden perfection.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg