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Italian Style Mozzarella Chicken

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.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 839 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian , American

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

Instructions

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  1. Heat 1 Tbs oil in a large cast iron or other oven proof skillet, over medium high heat.
  2. Season the chicken then cook on both sides, until browned and fully cooked. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
  3. Add the other 1 Tbs olive oil to the skillet, and heat.
  4. Add the onions, and cook until softened. Add the garlic and cook another minute.
  5. Add the water and deglaze the skillet, scraping up the flavor from the bottom.
  6. Add the tomatoes, basil pesto, dried oregano, salt and pepper, and stir until fully combined.
  7. 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)
  8. Taste test the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  9. Add the chicken back into the skillet, and submerge in the sauce.
  10. Top with cheese (use more or less, as to your own taste), and melt until the broiler until browned on top.
  11. Serve with cooked linguine.
  12. Devour.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.