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chicken breasts smothered in tomato and mozzarella

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Eddie Jordan
@EDWARDCARL
Bristow, OK

This was one of my favorite meals that mother made. You could tell what was cooking by the aroma coming out of the kitchen. Sometimes I like to sprinkle a little red pepper flakes on the chicken to pep it up a little. from HELEN'S PANTRY

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Broil

Ingredients For chicken breasts smothered in tomato and mozzarella

  • 4
    boneless skinless checken breasts halves
  • 3 Tbsp
    olive oil divided
  • 1 c
    chopped onion
  • 2 tsp
    minced garlic
  • 1 (14) oz
    can italian style stewed tomatoes undrained
  • 1 1/2 c
    shredded mozzarella cheese

How To Make chicken breasts smothered in tomato and mozzarella

  • 1
    Preheat broiler. Pound chicken breasts between 2 pieces of plastic wrap to 1/4 inch thickness using flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin.
  • 2
    Heat 2 tablespoons oil in ovenproof skillet over medium heat.
  • 3
    Cook chicken 31/2 minutes per side or until no longer pink in center. Transfer to plate keep warm.
  • 4
    Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic 3 minutes.
  • 5
    Add tomatoes bring to a simmer. return chicken to skillet, spooning tomato mixture over chicken.
  • 6
    Sprinkle with cheese. Broil 4 inches from heat until cheese is melted.
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