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
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:
1.
Preheat broiler.
2.
Pound chicken breasts between 2 pieces of plastic wrap to 1/4-inch thickness using flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin.
3.
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.
4.
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.
5.
Sprinkle cheese over top. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat until cheese is melted.
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 |
This recipe appears in:
Italian