Mozzarella Chicken
I mean Chicken with melted mozzarella cheese in tomato with balsamic vinegrette? Yes, please.Quick dinner to make up quickly.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 ea Boneless skinless chicken breasts fresh or plump, frozen are usually smaller in size
- 2 tsp Salt divided to 1 tsp each (or use as desired)
- 1 tsp Pepper divided to 1/2 tsp each (or use as desired)
- 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning divided to 1/2 tbsp for use at a time
- 4 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 tbsp Balsamic vinaigrette Ken's Steakhouse or Newman's Own usually but any will do, I don't recommend "Lite" versions though
- 14.5 oz Crushed tomatoes I use store brand here
- 1 tbsp Chopped basil Fresh preferred
- 1/4 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes (optional - more or less to taste)
- 4 slices Mozzarella 1 per piece of chicken
- 1/2 tbsp Parsley, chopped Fresh preferred
Instructions
- In a large skillet add olive oil and heat on medium.
- Add the chicken breast and season with half of the salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 8 minutes, then flip and season the other side. Now cook for 8 more minutes. Remove from the skillet and place on a plate to the side.
- Let's add the garlic to the skillet and cook for approximately 2 minutes. Now add the balsamic vinegar, scraping browned garlic bits with a wooden spoon. Add the can of crushed tomatoes, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using), and stir until combined. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Take the plated chicken and gently place pieces in the skillet. Place 1 slice of mozzarella on each chicken breast. Cover the skillet with a lid until cheese is melted.
- Remove lid, garnish with parsley, and you are now ready to serve.
- Enjoy!
