SKILLET CHICKEN WITH TOMATOES, PANCETTA AND MOZZARELLA
With a topping of tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella, it's no wonder that I always think of this easy skillet dish as "pizza chicken." It's a tangy, milky, gooey, lovable meal that's somewhat reminiscent of chicken Parmesan, but with succulent bone-in chicken pieces instead of breaded and fried cutlets. Even better, it has pancetta and anchovies for complexity of flavor, and the whole thing comes together in under an hour.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories one pot, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large oven-proof skillet, warm oil over medium-high heat. Add pancetta and cook, stirring frequently, until browned. Use a slotted spoon to transfer pancetta to a paper-towel-lined plate.
- Add chicken to skillet. Sear, turning only occasionally, until well browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a large plate. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon oil.
- Add garlic, anchovy and red pepper flakes to skillet; fry 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes and basil. Cook, breaking up tomatoes with a spatula, until sauce thickens somewhat, about 10 minutes.
- Return chicken to skillet. Transfer skillet to oven and cook, uncovered, until chicken is no longer pink, about 30 minutes.
- Scatter bocconcini or mozzarella pieces over skillet. Adjust oven temperature to broil. Return skillet to oven and broil until cheese is melted and bubbling, 2 to 3 minutes (watch carefully to see that it does not burn). Garnish with pancetta and chopped basil before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1246, UnsaturatedFat 53 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 91 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 93 grams, SaturatedFat 30 grams, Sodium 1618 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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UMAIR ISLAM
i59@aol.comOverall, I really enjoyed this recipe. It's a great addition to my weeknight dinner rotation.
Mannan Islam
islammannan@yahoo.comThis dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort.
Jito Saha
jito-saha26@hotmail.frThis is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.
Laxman premi Raj bhar
laxman-p@gmail.comI'm not a fan of mozzarella, so I used cheddar cheese instead. It was still delicious!
Calvin Scrivner
calvin-scrivner63@yahoo.comThis dish is perfect for a romantic dinner.
Kiran Mirza
kiran.m@yahoo.comI would have liked the recipe to include more suggestions for side dishes.
Pradip Karki
pradipkarki92@hotmail.comThis is a great recipe for using up leftover chicken.
Shu'Roseasia Felder
felder_s58@hotmail.co.ukI'm not a big fan of pancetta, so I used bacon instead. It turned out great!
Merlyn Kho
mkho@yahoo.comThis dish is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
Maretis Barrios
bm78@hotmail.co.ukI would have liked the recipe to include more detailed instructions on how to cook the chicken.
victoria okoro
okoro.victoria15@aol.comThe chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.
babyson vilna
babyson-vilna43@gmail.comI made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Nambatya Monir
monir_n20@hotmail.comThis is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also very versatile - you can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.
Md Nazmush Shakib
mdn75@yahoo.comI loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The salty pancetta and tangy tomatoes paired perfectly with the creamy mozzarella.
Weston Bunda
bunda.w28@yahoo.comThis skillet chicken dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the tomatoes, pancetta, and mozzarella melted together perfectly.