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Kids, Meat, One Pot, Quick meals  /  22.02.2022

Garlic Tomato Chicken with Mozzarella

by Anna Chwistek
Anna Chwistek

Garlic tomato chicken with mozzarella. Imagine perfectly tender chicken, cherry tomato sauce, fresh basil, and lots of cheese. This utterly delicious combo is super easy to make and ready in about 30 minutes. It’s the perfect comfort food for the whole family but will easily impress the fussiest guests. Serve with pasta or some toasted ciabatta and a big side salad.

garlic tomato chicken with mozzarella

You’ll love these tender chicken fillets! And the best part? There will be plenty of sauce for a side of pasta or some ciabatta to mop up all of that goodness. This is one of those dishes you’ll totally fall in love with after the first bite.
Let me guide you through the recipe with this step-by-step video.

garlic tomato chicken with mozzarella

What to serve with garlic tomato chicken and mozzarella?

  • pasta like spaghetti, linguine or penne
  • crispy garlic butter potatoes
  • potato wedges
  • broccoli
  • green beans
  • spinach
  • fresh salad drizzled with balsamic vinegar
  • crusty bread or toasted ciabatta

garlic tomato chicken with mozzarella

RECIPE NOTES

  • swap canned chery tomatoes for crushed tomatoes
  • don’t use grated mozzarella, it’s best to use mozzarella balls since they are higher in moisture, will melt into the sauce and make it creamier
  • you can slice the chicken breast fillets into cutlets, then you’ll be ready in 20 minutes 
  • you can make this recipe on the stovetop or finish it off in the oven for a golden brown top

garlic tomato chicken with mozzarella

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garlic tomato chicken with mozzarella

COOKING VIDEO

Garlic Tomato Chicken with Mozzarella
Yield: serves 4

Garlic Tomato Chicken with Mozzarella

garlic tomato chicken with mozzarella
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breast fillets
  • 1 tsp salt, black pepper, garlic powder, sweet paprika

cherry tomato sauce

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ cup/60 ml white wine, like Pinot Grigio
  • 1 tsp salt, black pepper, dried basil
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • ½ cup/120 ml chicken broth
  • 1 can (14 oz/400 g) cherry tomatoes
  • 3 tbsp chopped basil leaves
  • 2 mozzarella balls, chopped
  • 3 tbsp grated Parmesan
  • crushed red pepper flakes, for sprinkling

Instructions

    1. Get all the prep done before you start cooking: mince the garlic, finely chop the shallot and cut mozzarella into cubes.
    2. Season the chicken fillets on both sides with salt pepper, garlic powder and paprika.
    3. Preheat the oven to 200 °C/400 °F (if using).
    4. Heat oil and butter in a large (ovenproof) skillet over medium high. Add the chicken fillets and cook over medium heat, for 5 minutes per side or until fully cooked and browned on both sides. Remove from skillet and place on a plate. Cover with foil.
    5. In the same skillet, add garlic and shallot, cook until fragrant, 2 minutes. Deglaze with white wine, simmer for 2 minutes, stir with a wooden spoon while scraping up the brown bits on the bottom of the skillet. Add salt, pepper, dried basil and tomato paste. Cook, while stirring constantly for 1 minute.
    6. Pour in chicken broth, stir to combine. Add canned cherry tomatoes, bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Adjust salt, if needed. Meanwhile, chop the basil leaves.
    7. Next, nestle chicken between the cherry tomatoes. Add basil and mozzarella cubes. Top with black pepper, red pepper flakes and grated Parmesan. Let simmer for 5 minutes or until all flavors are well combined, the chicken is cooked through and mozzarella has slightly melted. Alternatively, slide the skillet into your oven and bake for 10 minutes or until golden. Serve!

Notes

Calories Per Serving: 337 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

Did you make this recipe?

Let me know! Leave a comment on the blog or share a photo on Instagram and don’t forget to tag me with @anna_s_table or #servingdumplings I’d love to see what you’re making. Happy cooking!

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Category: One Pot

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24 comments

  • Ashley
    24.02.2022

    Can I substitute the wine for something else? I don’t drink or use alcohol..

    Reply
    • Anna Chwistek
      24.02.2022

      hi, you can just leave it out and deglaze the pan with chicken broth. Enjoy the recipe!

      Reply
  • Gina
    24.02.2022

    I made this recipe for dinner tonight. It was very good. I’d definitely make it again. My hubby and my son both loved it. Thank you for sharing the recipe.

    Reply
    • Anna Chwistek
      24.02.2022

      Fantastic! so happy you enjoyed the recipe, thanks for making it!

      Reply
  • Phoebs
    13.03.2022

    Great recipe! Everyone loved it. 🙂

    Reply
    • Anna Chwistek
      13.03.2022

      Yay! Love hearing that! Thank you so much for giving this recipe a try!

      Reply
  • Mona
    20.03.2022

    My sister just made this for dinner for us tonight. Delicious!! Just with the chicken, no pasta, lemon broccoli side…. Very filling.

    Reply
    • Anna Chwistek
      20.03.2022

      Thanks Mona! Love hearing that!

      Reply
  • Greg
    17.10.2022

    What kind of mozzarella? Was it the lower moisture or was it fresh mozzarella in the tub of liquid?

    Reply
    • Anna Chwistek
      17.10.2022

      Hi, I used mozzarella in a tub of brine. Enjoy the recipe!

      Reply
  • Sarah
    26.10.2022

    Have you ever tried it with fresh cherry tomatoes? Wondering if they would cook enough and if I would need to add more liquid.

    Reply
    • Anna Chwistek
      26.10.2022

      Hi, you can use fresh cherry tomatoes together with a cup of crushed tomatoes or tomato purée. Please let me know if you have any more questions. Enjoy the recipe!

      Reply
  • Brenda Keer
    6.12.2022

    Great flavours, we all enjoyed it so much, will definitely maje it again. Thank you for sharing.
    Looking on your site fir other recipes.

    Reply
    • Anna Chwistek
      6.12.2022

      Thank you, that’s so nice to hear. Happy cooking!

      Reply
  • Gary White
    14.12.2022

    Can the recipe be frozen for later?

    Reply
    • Anna Chwistek
      14.12.2022

      hi, you can freeze it for up to 3 months. Enjoy the recipe!

      Reply
      • Gary White
        24.12.2022

        Great, thank you.

        By the way, I have made and tasted it. Very yummy! 👍

        Reply
        • Anna Chwistek
          24.12.2022

          Thank you! I’m so happy to hear that!

      • Gary White
        24.12.2022

        Great, thanks. I have made it and tried it. Very yummy. 👍

        Reply
      • Gary White
        24.12.2022

        Great, thanks. I have made it and tried it. Very yummy. 👍and this stupid site will not allow me to say thanks! 😬

        Reply
  • Janine
    29.12.2022

    What brand of canned cherry tomatoes do you use? I can not find canned cherry tomatoes.

    Reply
    • Anna Chwistek
      29.12.2022

      Hi, I used Mutti, but you can use crushed tomatoes if you can’t find them. Enjoy the recipe!

      Reply
  • Rafidah
    22.03.2023

    Can I make this with shrimp?

    Reply
    • Anna Chwistek
      22.03.2023

      Hi Rafidah, using shrimp is a great idea. Enjoy the recipe!

      Reply

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