Description
Savor Garlic Tomato Chicken topped with Mozzarella A quick flavorful dish perfect for any dinner table Easy to make and deliciously satisfying
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces of chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 cups of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup of fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup of fresh mozzarella, shredded
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season them generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat the pan: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Cook the chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the pan in a single layer. Sear for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and a pinch of salt. Cook for about 5 minutes.
- Combine: Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the tomato mixture. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella on top. Cover and cook for 3-5 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with fresh basil and lemon zest if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
A flavorful dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with roasted garlic, sweet cherry tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella. Perfect for cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g