Italian Style Mozzarella Chicken
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Italian Style Mozzarella Chicken
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Mozzarella Chicken is a fabulous weeknight dinner, made up of a rich, made from scratch tomato-based sauce, linguine pasta and chicken all topped with melty cheese.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 2 large chicken breasts cut into thin cutlets to make 4
- 1 onion diced finely
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup water
- 30 ounces diced tomatoes 2x15oz cans
- 3-4 tablespoons basil pesto
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- salt & pepper
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 pound linguine pasta cooked
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Instructions
- Heat 1 Tbs oil in a large cast iron or other oven proof skillet, over medium high heat.
- Season the chicken then cook on both sides, until browned and fully cooked. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
- Add the other 1 Tbs olive oil to the skillet, and heat.
- Add the onions, and cook until softened. Add the garlic and cook another minute.
- Add the water and deglaze the skillet, scraping up the flavor from the bottom.
- Add the tomatoes, basil pesto, dried oregano, salt and pepper, and stir until fully combined.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer, and allow to cook a further 10 minutes on low. (Now is a good time to cook your pasta)
- Taste test the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Add the chicken back into the skillet, and submerge in the sauce.
- Top with cheese (use more or less, as to your own taste), and melt until the broiler until browned on top.
- Serve with cooked linguine.
- Devour.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
839kcal
(42%)
Carbohydrates
90g
(30%)
Protein
52g
(104%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
117mg
(39%)
Sodium
598mg
(25%)
Potassium
765mg
(22%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
640IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
4.3mg
(5%)
Calcium
346mg
(35%)
Iron
2.4mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 839 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 839kcal | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 90g | 30% |
| Protein | 52g | 104% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 598mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 765mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 640IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 4.3mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 346mg | 35% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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48 reviews
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