Description
Juicy chicken, melty mozzarella, and a rich, herb-spiked tomato sauce—this Chicken Mozzarella Pasta is loaded with protein and full of comforting Italian flavor. Pair it with pasta or crusty bread for a hearty meal that hits every note.
Ingredients
4 small chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp minced garlic
½ cup chopped onions
1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
½ tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
¼ tsp dried basil
1 tbsp sun-dried tomato pesto
¼ cup water
Salt & pepper, to taste
4 slices mozzarella cheese (or 1 cup shredded)
To Serve:
Chopped parsley or basil
Cooked pasta or crusty bread
Instructions
Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Sear chicken breasts for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and mostly cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, sauté onions and garlic for 2–3 minutes.
Add crushed tomatoes, seasonings, sun-dried tomato pesto, and water. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Return chicken to the skillet. Top each piece with mozzarella. Cover and simmer for another 6–8 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked and cheese is melted.
Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot with pasta or bread.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 360
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 36g