Description
Garlic Tomato Chicken with Mozzarella is a quick and flavorful dish that transforms ordinary weeknight dinners into extraordinary meals. This savory recipe features tender chicken fillets seared to perfection, smothered in a vibrant cherry tomato sauce enriched with garlic and fresh basil, and topped with gooey mozzarella cheese. In just 30 minutes, you can create an irresistible meal that’s perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners at home. Enjoy it over pasta, on toasted ciabatta, or alongside a crisp salad for a complete culinary experience that bursts with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken fillets
- 1 can cherry tomatoes (14 oz)
- 2 mozzarella balls
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves
- Fresh basil leaves
- Seasonings: salt
- pepper
- garlic powder
- sweet paprika
- dried basil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 °C (400 °F).
- Season chicken fillets with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- In a large ovenproof skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for about 5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and chopped shallot until fragrant. Deglaze with white apple vinegar.
- Stir in tomato paste, chicken broth, canned cherry tomatoes, salt, pepper, and dried basil; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Nestle the chicken back into the sauce; top with chopped basil and mozzarella. Simmer or bake in the oven for about 10 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken fillet with sauce (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 120mg