Best 11 Chicken Breasts Smothered In Tomatoes And Mozzarella Recipes

SHEET-PAN CHICKEN WITH TOMATOES AND MOZZARELLA

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.

CHICKEN BREASTS SMOTHERED IN TOMATOES AND MOZZARELLA

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

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.

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH SMOKED MOZZARELLA

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.

TOMATO, BASIL & MOZZARELLA CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY

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!

MOZZARELLA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place chicken breasts between 2 sheets of wax paper. Pound each to 1/4 inch thickness. Spread butter/margarine over the inside, then add salt and pepper to taste.
• Place slice of cheese on breast, roll and close with toothpicks. Repeat with each breast. Dip rolled breasts in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Place coated breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
• To Make Sauce: In a saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter and add garlic. Add wine and simmer all together. Pour sauce over chicken and bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes.

MOZZARELLA TOMATO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475.
• Combine garlic, tomato, basil, 1 cup ,mozzarella, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
• Cut a slit in the side of chicken breasts and fill with mixture.
• make an eggwash with the egg and milk.
• roll breasts in eggwash.
• roll breasts in bread crumbs.
• Bake for 45 minutes.
• remove and spoon tomato sauce, and remaining cheese over breasts.
• bake until cheese is bubbly.

SMOKED MOZZARELLA SKILLET CHICKEN

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.

CHICKEN BREAST SMOTHERED IN TOMATOES & MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Preheat broiler
• Pound chicken breasts between 2 pieces of plastic wrap to 1/2-inch thickness using flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook about 3-1/2 minutes per side or until no longer pink in center. Transfer to plate; cover and keep warm
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 3 minutes. 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 melts.

CHICKEN BREASTS SMOTHERED IN TOMATOES AND MOZZARELLA

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-MOZZARELLA MELTS WITH CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Pound chicken between pieces of plastic to a scant 1/4 inch thick. Heat grill to medium-high. Combine 1/4 cup oil and garlic in a large cast-iron skillet; place on grill. Cook until golden, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and Peppadews; season with salt and pepper. Cook until mixture thickens slightly and tomatoes burst, about 12 minutes. Remove skillet from grill; cover grill to reheat, 5 minutes.
• Drizzle chicken with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill until charred in spots, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip, top with cheese, and cover grill. Cook until cheese melts and chicken is cooked through, 1 minute. Transfer to a plate; spoon tomato mixture over top. Top with basil. Dress arugula with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and Peppadew brine. Serve atop chicken, with bread.