Description
A comforting one-pot dish featuring seasoned chicken fillets simmered in a rich cherry tomato and garlic sauce, topped with melty mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Quick, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken fillets
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (like Pinot Grigio)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) cherry tomatoes (or crushed tomatoes)
- 3 tbsp chopped basil leaves
- 2 mozzarella balls, chopped
- 3 tbsp grated Parmesan
- Crushed red pepper flakes, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C / 400°F if baking at the end.
- Season chicken fillets with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and sweet paprika on both sides.
- In a large oven-proof skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove and cover with foil.
- In the same skillet, sauté the shallot and garlic for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Deglaze the skillet with white wine and simmer for 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits.
- Add salt, pepper, dried basil, and tomato paste. Stir for 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the canned cherry tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet. Add chopped basil and mozzarella, sprinkle with Parmesan and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer for 5 minutes until cheese melts, or transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 10 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- You can use crushed tomatoes if cherry tomatoes are unavailable.
- Fresh mozzarella is preferred for better meltability and creamy texture.
- Serve with pasta, crusty bread, garlic potatoes, or a fresh salad.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 374 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
