Chicken Breasts Smothered in Tomatoes and Mozzarella
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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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