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chicken breasts smothered in tomato and mozzarella

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Eddie Jordan
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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