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Mozzarella Chicken

A quick, cheesy skillet chicken with marinara that’s perfect served over pasta or vegetables.
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Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • large oven-proof skillet
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Cups
  • Spatula or tongs
  • Small Bowl
  • oven broiler

Ingredients
  

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 skinless boneless chicken breasts halved to make 4 fillets
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1-2 teaspoons Italian seasoning adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup pasta water
  • 2-3 cups cooked pasta of choice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven broiler to a medium setting.
  • In a small bowl, combine the dried basil, dried parsley, ground oregano, salt, pepper and the olive oil to make a herbed oil.
  • Brush or rub the herbed oil on both sides of each chicken fillet.
  • Heat a large oven-proof skillet over high heat and add the chicken. Pan-fry until golden, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Reduce heat to medium-high, add the minced garlic to the pan and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Spoon the marinara sauce over and around the chicken, stir in the Italian seasoning, then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the fillets.
  • Place the skillet under the broiler and cook until the cheese melts and the chicken is cooked through, about 3–5 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken from the pan. Add the reserved pasta water and the cooked pasta to the skillet, and stir until the sauce slightly thickens and becomes glossy.
  • Serve the mozzarella chicken over the sauced pasta or alongside vegetables or salad.

Notes

  • This pairs well with creamy mashed potatoes.