Mozzarella Chicken

Name: Mozzarella Chicken
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 tbsp. Italian seasoning; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar; 15 oz. crushed tomatoes; 1 tbsp. freshly chopped basil; Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes; 4 slices mozzarella; Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

Published: Feb 15, 2017

2 Ratings

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Ingredients

1 Tbsp.
extra-virgin olive oil
4
boneless skinless chicken breasts
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 Tbsp.
Italian seasoning
3
cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp.
balsamic vinegar
15 oz.
crushed tomatoes
1 Tbsp.
freshly chopped basil
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
4
slices mozzarella
Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. Step 1In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add chicken and season with salt, pepper, and half the Italian seasoning. Cook 8 minutes, then flip and season other side. Cook 8 minutes more. Transfer to a plate to let rest.
2. Step 2Add garlic to skillet and cook until fragrant, 1 minute, then add balsamic vinegar to deglaze pan, scraping up brown bits with a wooden spoon. Add crushed tomatoes, basil, and crushed red pepper flakes and stir until combined, then simmer 10 minutes.
3. Step 3Return chicken to pan and nestle in sauce. Top each breast with 1 slice mozzarella and cover with a lid until melted.
4. Step 4Garnish with parsley and serve.