30 MINUTE MOZZARELLA CHICKEN IN HOMEMADE TOMATO SAUCE

 

Mozzarella chicken is a simple weeknight dinner recipe! It’s pan seared chicken smothered in a homemade tomato sauce and melty mozzarella — ready in just 30 minutes!

 

Author : Marzia - littlespicejar

 

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 small chicken breasts


• 1 tablespoon olive oil


• 1 tablespoon minced garlic


• ½ cup chopped onions


• 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes


• ½ teaspoon EACH Italian seasoning AND red pepper flakes (see notes)


• ¼ teaspoon dried basil


• 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato pesto (homemade or store-bought) (see notes)


• salt and pepper + ¼ cup water


• 4 slices mozzarella cheese (or 1 cup shredded)

 

TO SERVE:

• chopped parsley or basil + pasta or crusty bread

 

 

DIRECTIONS:

• CHICKEN: Sprinkle the chicken with a pinch of salt and pepper on both sides. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat with the olive oil. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 3-5 minutes per side or until the chicken is completely cooked through, remove to a plate. If you are planning on serving this with pasta, get the water going and cook the pasta according to package directions.


• Visit littlespicejar.com for full directions.

Share this post