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Easy Mozzarella Chicken

Tender pan-seared chicken finished in a simple tomato and roasted pepper sauce with melted mozzarella.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Spatula or tongs
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Cups
  • oven-safe baking dish or skillet (for broiling)

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 5-ounce breasts each
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 pinch salt to season
  • 1 pinch black pepper to season
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 fire roasted pepper (capsicum) chopped
  • 15 ounces crushed tomatoes or tomato purée (passata)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste garlic-and-herb flavored if possible
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Arrange an oven rack in the middle position and preheat the broiler (or grill) to medium.
  • Pat chicken dry and season all over with the Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes per side depending on thickness. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until translucent, about 3–4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add the chopped fire-roasted pepper, crushed tomatoes (or passata), tomato paste, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), and the remaining Italian seasoning. Stir to combine.
  • Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 4 minutes.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over each breast, and top each with about 2–3 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella.
  • Place the skillet (or transfer to an oven-safe dish) under the broiler for 1–2 minutes, until the cheese is browned and bubbly. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use fresh mozzarella for the best cheese melt.