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Garlic Tomato Chicken with Mozzarella

Garlic Tomato Chicken with Mozzarella

A delicious chicken dish with garlic, tomato, and mozzarella that is perfect for a cozy dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 374

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 chicken fillets boneless and skinless
  • 1 tsp salt for seasoning
  • 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
Cooking
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 shallot finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 60 ml dry white wine like Pinot Grigio
  • 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground, adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 120 ml chicken broth
  • 400 g cherry tomatoes or crushed tomatoes
  • 3 tbsp basil leaves chopped
  • 2 mozzarella balls chopped
  • 3 tbsp grated Parmesan
  • crushed red pepper flakes for sprinkling

Equipment

  • Ovenproof Skillet

Method
 

  1. Get all the prep done before you start cooking: mince the garlic, finely chop the shallot and cut mozzarella into cubes.
  2. Season the chicken fillets on both sides with salt pepper, garlic powder and paprika.
  3. Preheat the oven to 200 °C/400 °F (if using).
  4. Heat oil and butter in a large (ovenproof) skillet over medium high. Add the chicken fillets and cook over medium heat, for 5 minutes per side or until fully cooked and browned on both sides. Remove from skillet and place on a plate. Cover with foil.
  5. In the same skillet, add garlic and shallot, cook until fragrant, 2 minutes. Deglaze with white wine, simmer for 2 minutes, stir with a wooden spoon while scraping up the brown bits on the bottom of the skillet. Add salt, pepper, dried basil and tomato paste. Cook, while stirring constantly for 1 minute.
  6. Pour in chicken broth, stir to combine. Add canned cherry tomatoes, bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Adjust salt, if needed. Meanwhile, chop the basil leaves.
  7. Next, nestle chicken between the cherry tomatoes. Add basil and mozzarella cubes. Top with black pepper, red pepper flakes and grated Parmesan. Let simmer for 5 minutes or until all flavors are well combined, the chicken is cooked through and mozzarella has slightly melted. Alternatively, slide the skillet into your oven and bake for 10 minutes or until golden. Serve!

Notes

This dish is perfect with a side of garlic bread or a fresh green salad. If you don't have a skillet that's ovenproof, transfer to a baking dish before baking.