chicken breast smothered in tomatoes & mozzarella
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This is a great dish for those on a Low-Carb diet.
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yield
4 serving(s)
prep time
10 Min
cook time
10 Min
Ingredients For chicken breast smothered in tomatoes & mozzarella
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4boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/2 pounds)
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3 Tbspolive oil, divided
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1 cchopped onion
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2 tspbottled minced garlic, or fresh if you have it
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1 can(14 ounce) italian-style tomatoes
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1 1/2 c(6 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
How To Make chicken breast smothered in tomatoes & mozzarella
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1Preheat broiler
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2Pound chicken breasts between 2 pieces of plastic wrap to 1/2-inch thickness using flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin
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3Heat 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
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4Heat 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.
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5Sprinkle cheese over top. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat until cheese melts.
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