Chicken Sorrentina (Pollo alla Sorrentina)
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4.7
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
512 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Chicken Sorrentina (Pollo alla Sorrentina)
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Chicken Sorrentina is a super easy and comforting dish. Chicken baked Sorrento style in a tomato and basil sauce with creamy mozzarella cheese.
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Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- flour for dredging (about ¾ cup/100g)
- 28 oz canned chopped tomatoes (800g) good quality such as Mutti or Cirio
- 2 garlic cloves crushed or finely chopped
- 1 Large handful fresh basil
- 2-3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 balls mozzarella (250g/8.8 oz)
- salt and pepper to season
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Instructions
- Cut the chicken into strips and sprinkle with salt. Dredge the chicken in flour and shake off any excess.
- Add 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil to a large pan on a medium-high heat. Fry the chicken until browned on both sides then set aside on a plate lined with kitchen paper (you will need to fry the chicken in 1-2 batches and add more oil as needed).
- Carefully wipe your pan clean or give it a rinse and dry well. Add 1-2 tsp of olive oil to the pan then add the garlic. Fry the garlic until fragrant (don’t let it brown) then add the tomatoes.
- Add a pinch of salt and pepper to the tomatoes and let it simmer for 10 minutes. Meanwhile pre-heat the oven to 400F/200C.
- After 10 minutes, turn off the heat, tear up the basil leaves and add them to the sauce. Cut 1 ball of mozzarella into cubes and add that to the sauce along with the chicken. Stir to combine everything in the sauce.
- Continue using your pan or skillet if it's oven safe otherwise transfer the chicken to a baking dish.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella (I just tear it up into pieces). Bake in the oven for 30 minutes until the mozzarella is melted and the sauce is bubbling.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes then serve.
Notes
- High quality tomatoes are a must! - it's so important to buy a good brand that you can trust such as Mutti or Cirio. Low-quality tomatoes will not give you a good tasting recipe.
- Don't use grated or dry mozzrella - you need to use fresh balls of mozzarella so it melts into the sauce.
- Don't dredge in advance - dredge the chicken just before frying, if it sits for too long it will start to absorb the flour and change the texture.
- Leftovers & freezing - leftovers will keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days and can be reheated on the stovetop or oven until piping hot. You can also freeze the chicken for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
512kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
61g
(122%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
167mg
(56%)
Sodium
591mg
(25%)
Potassium
1216mg
(35%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
305IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
299mg
(30%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 512 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 512kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 61g | 122% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 167mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 591mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 1216mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 305IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 299mg | 30% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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