30 Minute Mozzarella Chicken in Homemade Tomato Sauce

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30 Minute Mozzarella Chicken in Homemade Tomato Sauce

Ingredients
4 small chicken breasts
1 tablespoon EACH: olive oil AND minced garlic
ยฝ cup chopped onions
1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
ยฝ teaspoon EACH: Italian seasoning AND red pepper flakes (see notes)
ยผ teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato pesto (homemade
salt and pepper + ยผ cup water
4 slices mozzarella cheese (or 1 cup shredded)

Instructions
CHICKEN: Sprinkle the chicken with a pinch of salt and pepper on both sides. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat with theย  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.

TOMATO SAUCE: Preheat the oven on the broiler setting. Add the onions to the oil remaining in the pan. If there isnโ€™t any, add in about ยฝ teaspoon and sautรฉ the onion for 2-3 minutes until they soften, add the garlic and let cook for 30 seconds. Add the crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, dried basil, and pesto and stir to combine. When the sauce reaches a simmer, add a ยผ cup of water, lower the heat, cover and allow to simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the sauce thickens a bit. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

ASSEMBLE: Nestle the chicken breasts into the sauce and using a spoon, cover the chicken with sauce. Top each breast with a slice of cheese. Place under the broiler for 1-2 minutes or until the cheese gets nice and bubbly and just melts. Top with chopped parsley or basil ribbons.

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  • You so much for your recipes they are greatly appreciated

    Evelyn j Flores July 3, 2021 7:44 pm Reply
  • Looks brilliant

    Katrina ball November 10, 2021 7:02 am Reply

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