Garlic Tomato Chicken with Mozzarella
Indulge in the rich flavors of Garlic Tomato Chicken with Mozzarella, a delightful dish that transforms tender chicken fillets into a culinary masterpiece. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy a comforting meal featuring juicy chicken bathed in a vibrant cherry tomato sauce, aromatic garlic, and gooey mozzarella cheese. This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, offering both simplicity and elegance. Pair it with pasta or toasted ciabatta for an unforgettable dining experience that will please the whole family.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken fillets
- 1 shallot
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 can cherry tomatoes (14 oz)
- 2 mozzarella balls
- Fresh basil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200 °C (400 °F). Season chicken fillets with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and chopped shallot until fragrant. Deglaze with apple vinegar, adding salt, pepper, dried basil, and tomato paste. Stir for one minute.
- Add chicken broth and cherry tomatoes; bring to a boil then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Nestle chicken back in the sauce, top with chopped basil and mozzarella. Simmer for another 5 minutes until melted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken fillet with sauce (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg