Description
This delicious chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts cooked in a savory tomato sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese and fresh basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp capers, drained (optional)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 28 oz San Marzano tomatoes, passata or canned tomato puree
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella slices
- 10 leaves basil
- salt and pepper to taste
- red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- First, cut the chicken breasts lengthwise if they’re thick.
- Next, in a large skillet on medium high heat, add the olive oil and chopped or minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Then, add the chicken breasts and cook for about 3 minutes on each side and remove.
- Next, add the capers (if using) into the pan followed by the tomato puree. Cook on medium high heat for about five minutes. NOTE: If using San Marzano tomatoes, you may need to puree them first.
- Then, add the chicken back into the pan, add salt and pepper to taste and cook covered for 20 minutes.
- Next, add the sliced mozzarella to the tops of each chicken breast and add the basil leaves to the sauce. Cover and cook until the cheese melts.
- Optional: Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if you wish.
- Tip: Allow the chicken to sit uncovered for 5-10 minutes so the sauce can thicken a bit.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with pasta or a fresh salad.
- For a richer flavor, consider marinating the chicken in olive oil and herbs before cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg