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Garlic Tomato Chicken with Mozzarella

Delicious Garlic Tomato Chicken with Mozzarella in 30 Minutes

Garlic Tomato Chicken with Mozzarella combines juicy chicken fillets and vibrant cherry tomatoes for a quick and delicious dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 fillets Chicken Thin fillets for quick cooking
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Sea salt recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Use fresh garlic for more flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Sweet Paprika Mild sweetness
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can be replaced with olive oil
  • 1 medium Shallot Chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 1/2 cup Dry White Wine Can substitute with chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil Fresh basil is better
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Concentrated flavor
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 1 can Canned Cherry Tomatoes Crushed tomatoes can be used
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Basil Leaves Fresh
For the Toppings
  • 8 ounces Mozzarella Balls Fresh mozzarella recommended
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Pecorino Romano is a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Cutting Board
  • knife
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the ingredients by mincing garlic, chopping shallot, and cubing mozzarella.
  2. Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  3. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet until shimmering.
  4. Cook the chicken for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Sauté garlic and shallots for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Deglaze skillet with white wine, simmer for 2 minutes.
  7. Add salt, black pepper, dried basil, and tomato paste; cook for 1 minute.
  8. Stir in chicken broth and cherry tomatoes; bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
  9. Combine chicken into the sauce, add chopped basil and mozzarella.
  10. Simmer for 5 minutes or bake at 400°F for 10 minutes until mozzarella is bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use high-quality fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust seasoning and spice levels to your preference.

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