Mozzarella Chicken

Name: Mozzarella Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 1 ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon onion powder; salt & pepper to taste; 2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 yellow onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 15 oz can crushed tomatoes; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; ½ teaspoon red chili flakes; ¾ cup mozzarella cheese; Fresh parsley for garnish

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
380 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine
American

Mozzarella Chicken

Valerie Simpson

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Mozzarella chicken is easy to make one-pan low-carb dinner recipe that is ready in less than 30 minutes. Pan seared chicken smothered in rich homemade tomato based sauce and molten melted mozzarella cheese. A meal that entire family would love!

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Ingredients

Servings

4 boneless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
salt & pepper to taste
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 15 oz can crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
½ teaspoon red chili flakes
¾ cup mozzarella cheese
Fresh parsley for garnish

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Instructions

Season chicken breast with salt and pepper, Italian seasoning, onion powder, smoked paprika. Rub the spices to spread evenly. Season on both sides.
Heat olive oil in a skillet. Cook chicken breasts on medium heat until browned and cooked through on both sides (about 3-5 minutes each side). Transfer seared chicken to a plate, set aside.
To the same skillet add about 2 teaspoon more olive oil if it’s too dry. Cook diced onion in the same pan until translucent scrapping the brown bits from the bottom of the pan while cooking.
Add minced garlic and cook till garlic is fragrant. Pour the juices oozed by browned chicken in the plate.
Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and red chilies flakes, stir to combine. Simmer and cook until tomato sauce is thickened (about 5 minutes).
Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
Nestle seared chicken breast into the thickened tomato sauce.
You can cover chicken breasts with a spoonful of tomato sauce.
Top each chicken breast with 2 to 3 tablespoon of mozzarella cheese (you can use mozzarella cheese slices instead of grated cheese).
Transfer skillet to pre heat oven set to broiler settings. Broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese is molten, browned, hot and bubbly.
Garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve immediately with spaghetti or with crusty bread and a salad.

Notes

Boneless chicken breasts are best, but you can use boneless chicken thighs if you prefer. Season chicken well on both sides before searing. A well-seasoned chicken makes this dish more tasty.
Sear chicken on medium heat so it cooks slowly and evenly. Avoid high heat as it might brown the chicken on the outside fast, but the inside will still be raw.
Slow simmered tomato sauce is everything. Add more rich flavors to the sauce by cooking it slow on low.
Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided is only a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.
Boneless chicken breasts are best, but you can use boneless chicken thighs if you prefer. Season chicken well on both sides before searing. A well-seasoned chicken makes this dish more tasty.
Sear chicken on medium heat so it cooks slowly and evenly. Avoid high heat as it might brown the chicken on the outside fast, but the inside will still be raw.
Slow simmered tomato sauce is everything. Add more rich flavors to the sauce by cooking it slow on low.
Don’t skip broiling to get nice crispy golden browned mozzarella cheese. Those crispy melted cheeses are hard to resist!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 380kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 89mg (30%) Sodium 391mg (16%) Potassium 726mg (21%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1006IU (20%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 192mg (19%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 380 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	380kcal	19%
Carbohydrates	14g	5%
Protein	31g	62%
Fat	23g	35%
Saturated Fat	7g	35%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	11g	55%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	89mg	30%
Sodium	391mg	16%
Potassium	726mg	15%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	7g	14%
Vitamin A	1006IU	20%
Vitamin C	14mg	16%
Calcium	192mg	19%
Iron	3mg	17%