chicken breasts smothered in tomato and mozzarella

Name: CHICKEN BREASTS SMOTHERED IN TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 - boneless skinless checken breasts halves; 3 tablespoon(s) olive oil divided; 1 cup(s) chopped onion; 2 teaspoon(s) minced garlic; 1 (14) ounce(s) can italian style stewed tomatoes undrained; 1 1/2 cup(s) shredded mozzarella cheese

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Eddie Jordan

Bristow, OK

Updated on Nov 16, 2011

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

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Broil

yield SERVES 4

Ingredients

4 - boneless skinless checken breasts halves
3 tablespoons olive oil divided
1 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 (14) ounce can italian style stewed tomatoes undrained
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

How To Make chicken breasts smothered in tomato and mozzarella

Step 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.

Step 2

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in ovenproof skillet over medium heat.
Step 3

Cook chicken 31/2 minutes per side or until no longer pink in center. Transfer to plate keep warm.
Step 4

Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic 3 minutes.
Step 5

Add tomatoes bring to a simmer. return chicken to skillet, spooning tomato mixture over chicken.
Step 6

Sprinkle with cheese. Broil 4 inches from heat until cheese is melted.
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