Garlic Tomato Chicken with Mozzarella
Garlic Tomato Chicken with Mozzarella is a delightful weeknight meal that brings together tender chicken, a rich tomato sauce infused with garlic, fresh basil, and melted mozzarella. This dish is not only quick to prepare—taking just 30 minutes from start to finish—but it also delivers a burst of flavors that you and your family will love. Serve it alongside pasta, crusty bread, or a vibrant salad for a satisfying dinner that feels special without the fuss. Perfect for busy evenings or cozy gatherings, this one-pan wonder makes cleanup a breeze while ensuring everyone leaves the table satisfied.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken fillets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 shallot (finely chopped)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 can (14 oz) cherry tomatoes
- 2 mozzarella balls (chopped)
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken fillets with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until browned and fully cooked. Remove from skillet and cover.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and chopped shallot; cook until fragrant. Deglaze with apple vinegar and simmer while scraping the pan.
- Stir in salt, pepper, dried basil, tomato paste, and chicken broth; add canned cherry tomatoes and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to simmer for about 5 minutes; nestle cooked chicken back into the sauce.
- Top with chopped basil and mozzarella cubes; simmer for an additional 5 minutes until cheese melts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg