Searching for an easy, yet incredibly flavorful dish to tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than chicken breasts smothered in tomato and mozzarella. This classic Italian-inspired recipe combines tender chicken breasts with a tangy tomato sauce and gooey melted mozzarella cheese. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or looking for a weeknight meal the whole family will love, this recipe is sure to impress. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you'll have a mouthwatering dish that is sure to become a favorite. So gather your ingredients, heat up the oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create this delightful masterpiece.
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CHICKEN BREASTS SMOTHERED IN TOMATOES AND MOZZARELLA
This simple to prepare, very flavorful, easy to modify with ingredients you may have on hand and carb friendly. I got this recipe from the cookbook "Favorite Brand Name Low-Carb Recipes"
Provided by Smilynn
Categories Poultry
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat broiler.
- Pound chicken with flat side of mallet to 1/4" thickness.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in ovenproof skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook turning once until no longer pink in center.
- Transfer to plate, cover and keep warm.
- Heat remaining oil in same skillet over medium heat.
- Add onions and garlic, cook and stir 5 minute.
- Add tomatoes: bring to a simmer.
- Return chicken to skillet, spooning onion and tomato mixture over chicken.
- Sprinkle cheese over top.
- Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat until cheese is melted.
CHICKEN BREAST WITH TOMATO SAUCE AND MOZZARELLA
I developed this, and the great thing about this recipe is that you can coat the breasts, brown them in oil and then refrigerate for up to 8 hours before continuing with the remainder of the recipe, which makes this a great recipe to serve to dinner guests, 30 minutes before serving just drizzle with the marinara sauce and bake! I use recipe#136292 that I make and freeze to use in recipes or recipe#71273 can also be used, your own favorite marinara or pasta sauce can also be used. If you are using more than 7 chicken breasts you will need a larger baking dish and breadcrumb mixture and marinara sauce will need to be increased. It is best to use fresh not frozen thawed breasts for this, with previous experience cooking frozen thawed breasts sometimes tend to create a soggy crust, if you are using frozen thawed make certain that your chicken breasts are completely thawed with no extra moisture left in them. You will love this dish!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 55m
Yield 8 chicken breats
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
- In a shallow dish mix together the breadcrumbs with the next 5 ingredients.
- In another small shallow dish whisk the eggs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat (use enough oil to coat bottom of the skillet).
- Dip the breasts first in the egg (shaking off any excess egg) and then coat in the breadcrumbs mixture.
- Place in oil and cook on both sides until browned (about 3-4 minutes on each side, do not cook the breasts completely just until the outside breadcrumb coating is lightly browned).
- Place the browned breasts single layer in the greased casserole dish.
- At this point you can cool and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Spread about 1/4 to 1/3 cup the marinara sauce over the browned breasts (not too much sauce or it will cause the outside breading to turn soggy and soft, if you do not mind that then use as much sauce as you like!).
- Set oven to 350 degrees, oven rack set to bottom position.
- Bake for about 35 for smaller thin breasts and 45 minutes for thicker-sized breasts or until the chicken is done (if you are baking the chicken from refrgerated then cooking time might take a little longer, cooking time will vary depending on the size of the chicken breasts).
- Remove the chicken and place 1 or 2 slices of mozzeralla cheese on top of each cooked breast then return to oven for anout 4-5 minutes or until cheese is hot and bubbly or place under the broiler to melt cheese.
- Delicious.
TOMATO, BASIL & MOZZARELLA CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, fresh mozzarella cheese, tomato, fresh basil leaf, dark balsamic vinegar, honey
Provided by Crystal Hatch
Categories Dinner
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- On a parchment-lined baking sheet, season both sides of the chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until cooked through and juices run clear.
- While the chicken is in the oven, combine the balsamic vinegar and honey in a sauce pot and simmer, stirring occasionally.
- NOTE: It should take about 20 minutes for the mixture to reduce.
- Once the glaze has reached your desired thickness, remove it from the heat and set aside.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and top with slices of mozzarella and tomato.
- Broil for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melty and the tomatoes are slightly charred.
- While the chicken is broiling, you can chiffonade (cut into thin strips) the basil.
- Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the chicken and top with basil.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 883 calories, Carbohydrate 81 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 61 grams, Sugar 77 grams
CHICKEN BREASTS SMOTHERED IN TOMATOES AND MOZZARELLA
I made this recipe, but as my custom when cooking, I just season my chicken with various spices that I have on hand. This recipe didn't mention any seasonings so I added my own without measuring. I apologize for not having any measurements for this recipe.
Provided by Diane Taylor @LUV2COOKNBAKE2
Categories Chicken
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat broiler. Pound chicken breasts between 2 pieces of plastic wrap to 1/4 in. thickness using flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin.
- Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken 3 1/2 minutes per side or until no longer pink in center.
- Transfer to plate; keep warm.
- Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in same skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic for 3 minutes.
- Add tomatoes; bring to a simmer.
- Return chicken to skillet, spooning tomato mixture over chicken.
- Sprinkle with cheese. Broil 4 inches from heat until cheese is melted.
CHICKEN BREASTS WITH SMOKED MOZZARELLA
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, weekday, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix mozzarella and rice together. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Spread a thin layer of this mixture on each chicken breast, roll around the filling and secure with toothpicks or tie with butcher's cord. Dust each roll lightly with flour.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add the chicken and saute over medium high heat until golden brown on all sides.
- Remove chicken from the pan, add shallots and garlic and saute briefly. Stir in wine and tomatoes.
- Return chicken to the pan, baste with the sauce, cover and cook over low heat for 35 minutes, basting once or twice.
- Remove chicken from the pan and transfer to a serving dish. Cover to keep warm. Heat sauce, stir well and season with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over chicken, dust with parsley and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 367, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 585 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SMOKED MOZZARELLA SKILLET CHICKEN
An easy way to dress up chicken breasts, this recipe incorporates a tasty smoked mozzarella cheese. Cooked in a cast iron skillet, you can keep your oven off and your kitchen cool!
Provided by mrs.g
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pan-Fried
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place chicken breasts on a work surface and cover with waxed paper. Pound each breast with the smooth side of a meat mallet to an even thickness. Sprinkle both sides with oregano, onion powder, and salt.
- Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for about 4 minutes. Flip and cook about 3 minutes longer. Top each breast with sliced mozzarella. Cover the skillet and cook until cheese has melted and chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 2 to 3 minutes longer. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Remove from the skillet and allow to cool for 1 minute before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.4 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Cholesterol 94.6 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 33.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 848.1 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
SHEET-PAN CHICKEN WITH TOMATOES AND MOZZARELLA
Call it "Pizza Chicken" and the whole family will love this fresh take on those classic Italian-American flavors in one-pan chicken dinner form.
Provided by Anna Stockwell
Categories Tomato Vinegar Garlic Oregano Chicken Mozzarella Onion One-Pot Meal Small Plates Kid-Friendly Back to School Fall Summer Wheat/Gluten-Free Quick & Easy Sheet-Pan Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss tomatoes, oil, vinegar, garlic, 1 Tbsp. oregano, and 1 tsp. salt on an 18x13" rimmed baking sheet.
- If using skinless, boneless chicken breasts, slice them into 4 cutlets: Holding knife blade parallel to board, cut breast in half, slicing along a long side, to make 2 pieces.
- Season chicken on all sides with pepper and remaining 1 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. oregano. Nestle chicken into tomato mixture. Roast until chicken is almost fully cooked through and tomatoes are starting to burst, 8-10 minutes. Arrange mozzarella rounds over chicken and tomatoes. Return to oven and roast until cheese is melted and chicken is fully cooked through, 2-4 minutes. Top with onion and peperoncini.
SMOTHERED CHICKEN BREASTS
Topped with bacon, caramelized onions, and zippy shredded cheese, this recipe comes together in no time. Plus, it cooks in one skillet, so it's easy to clean up.
Provided by Brent BeSaw
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pan-Fried
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and lemon-pepper.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the chicken breasts in hot oil until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 13 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove and keep warm.
- Place bacon in large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; reserve 2 tablespoons drippings. Cook and stir onion and brown sugar in reserved drippings until onion is golden, about 5 minutes.
- Place two bacon strips on each chicken breast half; top with caramelized onions and sprinkle with Colby-Monterey Jack cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 124.5 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 44 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 809 mg, Sugar 14.5 g
Tips:
- Choose ripe tomatoes: Use ripe, juicy tomatoes for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh tomatoes, you can use canned diced tomatoes.
- Use a variety of herbs: Oregano, basil, and thyme are all great herbs to use in this dish. You can also add other herbs that you like, such as rosemary or marjoram.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When you're browning the chicken breasts, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly.
- Cook the chicken breasts over medium heat: Cook the chicken breasts over medium heat so that they have time to cook through without burning.
- Use a good quality mozzarella cheese: The mozzarella cheese is what really makes this dish special. Use a good quality mozzarella cheese that will melt well.
Conclusion:
This Chicken Breasts Smothered in Tomato and Mozzarella is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken breasts are cooked in a flavorful tomato sauce and then topped with melted mozzarella cheese. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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