Garlic Tomato Chicken with Mozzarella
Garlic Tomato Chicken with Mozzarella is a wholesome and comforting dish that brings together tender chicken fillets, a rich cherry tomato sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also bursting with flavor from garlic and fresh basil. In just 30 minutes, you can create a meal that feels gourmet yet is effortless enough for any night of the week. Serve it over pasta, with crusty bread, or alongside a fresh salad to complete your dining experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken fillets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 shallot (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 can (14 oz) cherry tomatoes
- 2 mozzarella balls (chopped)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken fillets with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and chopped shallot until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Deglaze with apple vinegar.
- Stir in salt, pepper, dried basil, and tomato paste; cook for 1 minute. Add chicken broth and cherry tomatoes; bring to a boil then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet; sprinkle mozzarella and basil on top. Simmer until cheese melts or bake in an oven preheated to 200°C (400°F) for 10 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg