One Pan Chicken Pizzaiola (25-Minute Meal)

Name: One Pan Chicken Pizzaiola (25-Minute Meal)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 serving
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 4 garlic cloves; 2 chicken breasts; 28 ounces cherry tomatoes; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 bunch fresh basil; salt and pepper; 1 ball fresh mozzarella

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
2
Calories
819 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian, American

One Pan Chicken Pizzaiola (25-Minute Meal)

Emmett Bennett

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Chicken pizzaiola is a super simple (but quite fancy, really!) less than 30-minute dinner the whole family will love.Just pan-fry chicken with garlic, pour canned cherry tomatoes (or regular chopped tomatoes) and some basil onto it, simmer, then top with mozzarella and grill ... mmmm!

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Ingredients

Servings

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves chopped finely
2 chicken breasts
28 ounces cherry tomatoes (two cans) or use canned chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon honey (optional) or sugar
1 bunch fresh basil chopped
salt and pepper to taste
1 ball fresh mozzarella sliced (or use grated mozzarella)

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Instructions

Drizzle the oil into a large frying pan/skillet, then heat it up (on a medium heat). Cook the chicken for about 2 minutes on each side, adding the garlic for the last minute.
Pour the cherry tomatoes into the pan with the balsamic vinegar, the honey, most of the basil, and plenty of salt and pepper. Let simmer for about 5 minutes, then turn the chicken over and simmer for another 5 minutes.
Check that the chicken is cooked all the way through (use a meat thermometer if you have one to check it's 165F/74C in the thickest part). Then top each piece with the mozzarella slices.
Put the pan under the broiler/grill for a minute or two until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Divide the sauce between the plates, then top with the chicken and garnish with the rest of the basil.
Serve with crusty bread, 2-minute toasts with olive oil and salt or easy focaccia bread, and/or a simple vegetable or green salad side.

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Notes

Servings: This recipe serves 2 quite generously. If you'd like to serve more people (a family, for instance) simply use a very large skillet/pan and double the ingredients. You can use the simple slider above to change the number of servings and all the ingredient amounts.
Alternatives: Optionally, grate a bit of parmesan over the mozzarella before broiling/grilling. You can experiment with different cheeses instead of mozzarella such as tasty cheddar, feta or Swiss cheese.
Add a few capers, anchovies, roasted red peppers and/or chopped olives to the pizzaiola sauce.
Give the dish even more of a 'pizza vibe' by layering slices of pepperoni underneath the mozzarella.
How to serve: Serve simply with a green salad or 10-minute frozen sauteed green beans or another simple vegetable side dish.
Crusty bread, 2-minute olive oil toasts or easy no-knead focaccia bread also goes really well.
Storage/freezing/reheating: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or up to 2 months in the freezer. If frozen, let defrost in the fridge overnight. Reheat in the microwave in individual portions for around 3 minutes (covered) or heat gently until piping hot in a saucepan.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 819kcal (41%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 77g (154%) Fat 46g (71%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 19g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 234mg (78%) Sodium 1018mg (42%) Potassium 1834mg (52%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 2984IU (60%) Vitamin C 96mg (107%) Calcium 646mg (65%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 819 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	819kcal	41%
Carbohydrates	25g	8%
Protein	77g	154%
Fat	46g	71%
Saturated Fat	18g	90%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	19g	95%
Trans Fat	0.03g	2%
Cholesterol	234mg	78%
Sodium	1018mg	42%
Potassium	1834mg	39%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	15g	30%
Vitamin A	2984IU	60%
Vitamin C	96mg	107%
Calcium	646mg	65%
Iron	4mg	22%