chicken breast smothered in tomatoes & mozzarella

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Norma DeRemer
York, PA

This is a great dish for those on a Low-Carb diet.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For chicken breast smothered in tomatoes & mozzarella

  • 4
    boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/2 pounds)
  • 3 Tbsp
    olive oil, divided
  • 1 c
    chopped onion
  • 2 tsp
    bottled minced garlic, or fresh if you have it
  • 1 can
    (14 ounce) italian-style tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 c
    (6 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese

How To Make chicken breast smothered in tomatoes & mozzarella

  • 1
    Preheat broiler
  • 2
    Pound chicken breasts between 2 pieces of plastic wrap to 1/2-inch thickness using flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin
  • 3
    Heat 2 tablespoons oil in ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook about 3-1/2 minutes per side or until no longer pink in center. Transfer to plate; cover and keep warm
  • 4
    Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add tomatoes; bring to a simmer. Return chicken to skillet, spooning onion and tomato mixture over chicken.
  • 5
    Sprinkle cheese over top. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat until cheese melts.

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