Description
Garlic Tomato Chicken with Mozzarella is a delightful dish that brings together tender chicken fillets, a savory cherry tomato sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese, creating a comforting meal perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make recipe can be prepared in about 30 minutes, making it an excellent choice for busy weeknights or special gatherings. The aromatic blend of garlic and fresh basil enhances the flavors, while the melted cheese adds a rich creaminess that both kids and adults will love. Serve it over your favorite pasta or with toasted ciabatta to soak up the delicious sauce for a satisfying dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken fillets
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 shallot (finely chopped)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- ¼ cup dry apple vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 can (14 oz/400 g) cherry tomatoes
- 3 tbsp chopped basil leaves
- 2 mozzarella balls (chopped)
- 3 tbsp grated Parmesan
- Crushed red pepper flakes (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200 °C/400 °F if baking.
- Season chicken fillets with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and sweet paprika.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and cover.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and chopped shallot until fragrant. Deglaze with apple vinegar, then add seasonings, tomato paste, chicken broth, and cherry tomatoes; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, top with mozzarella and basil, then simmer or bake until cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg