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Chicken Sorrentina (Pollo alla Sorrentina)

Chicken Sorrentina is a super easy and comforting dish. Chicken baked Sorrento style in a tomato and basil sauce with creamy mozzarella cheese.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 512 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

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

Instructions

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  1. Cut the chicken into strips and sprinkle with salt. Dredge the chicken in flour and shake off any excess.
  2. 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).
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Continue using your pan or skillet if it's oven safe otherwise transfer the chicken to a baking dish.
  7. 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.
  8. 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

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

% 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.