Mozzarella Chicken

5 from 3 votes

Skillet Chicken and Mozzarella Bake is an easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love. Perfectly seared chicken breasts are smothered in homemade tomato sauce and topped with melted fresh mozzarella cheese.

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Total Time50

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings: chicken breast

Calories: 248kcal

Author: Jennifer Fishkind

Ingredients

Chicken

6-8 ounce boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp fresh cracked pepper
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Tomato Sauce

2 tbsp fresh minced garlic
28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp rough chopped fresh basil
2 tsp dried italian seasoning
2 tsp granulated sugar
1½ tsp onion powder
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp fresh cracked pepper
3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp heavy cream
6 slices fresh sliced mozzarella
1 tsp freshly chopped flat parsley

Instructions

Using a baking sheet, lay the chicken breast on the baking sheet.
Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breast with the salt and pepper.
Using an oven safe 12 inch skillet, heat the 2 tablespoon olive oil over a medium-high heat.
Cook the breast, covered for 5 - 8 minutes per side.
Remove the breasts to a baking sheet.
Lower the stove top temperature to medium-low.
Add the fresh minced garlic for 30 seconds, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
Add the crushed tomatoes, fresh basil, dried italian seasoning, sugar, onion powder, kosher salt, cracked pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring often.
Preheat the oven to broil.
Stir in the grated parmesan cheese and heavy cream. Reduce the heat to low.
Add the chicken breast to the tomato sauce. Cover and continue to simmer, covered for 5 - 8 minutes.
Remove the skillet from the heat. Lay 1 slice of fresh mozzarella on each chicken breast.
Broil for 5 - 7 minutes, until the mozzarella is melted and bubbling.
Remove from the oven, and allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes.

Notes

Storage :

To Store: Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
To Freeze: This chicken bake can be frozen for up to 1 months in an airtight container. Let it thaw out in the fridge and microwave to heat.
To Reheat: This is great for leftovers and reheating it is a breeze. Simply pop it in the microwave, cover it, and reheat to your preferred temp.

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