30 MINUTE MOZZARELLA CHICKEN IN HOMEMADE TOMATO SAUCE

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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.

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