TLC Cooking "Chicken Breasts Smothered in Tomatoes and Mozzarella"

Chicken Breasts Smothered in Tomatoes and Mozzarella

Chicken Breast Smothered in Tomatoes and Mozzarella

Prep and Cook Time 20 minutes

YIELD Makes 4 servings
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INGREDIENTS

4	boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1-1/2 pounds)
3	tablespoons olive oil, divided
1	cup chopped onions
2	teaspoons minced garlic
1	can (about 14 ounces) Italian-style stewed tomatoes
1‑1/2	cups (6 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese

PREPARATION:

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.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook about 3-1/2 minutes per side or until no longer pink in center. Transfer to plate; cover and keep warm.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add tomatoes; bring to a simmer. Return chicken to skillet; spoon onion and tomato mixture over chicken.
Sprinkle cheese over top. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat until cheese is melted.

This recipe appears in: Italian

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Serving Size:	1 chicken breast with about 3/4 cup of topping
Fiber	1.5 g
Carbohydrate	11 g
Cholesterol	121 mg
Saturated Fat	7 g
Total Fat	21 g
Calories from Fat	43 %
Calories	442
Protein	51 g
Sodium	563 mg

DIETARY EXCHANGE:

Meat	7
Vegetable	2

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