INGREDIENTS

• 4-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and pepper, to season
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 fire roasted pepper, (fire roasted capsicum), chopped
• 15 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley, to garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mix together the Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, salt and pepper.
2. Season chicken with 2 teaspoons of the seasoning mix.
3. Heat oil in a large oven safe pan or skillet over medium heat.
4. Cook chicken on both sides until browned and cooked through (about 8 minutes each side).
5. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
6. Cook the onion in the same pan until transparent (about 3-4 minutes) scraping any browned bits form the bottom of the pan.
7. Add in the garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
8. Add the fire roasted pepper (or capsicum), crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and remaining Italian seasoning. Mix well.
9. Bring to a simmer and allow the sauce to thicken while stirring occasionally (about 4 minutes).
10. Set the oven to broil and preheat.
11. Arrange the chicken in the sauce and top each breast with 2-3 tablespoons of mozzarella cheese per breast.
12. Transfer to the oven to broil for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese in browned and bubbling.
13. Garnish with parsley and serve.

NUTRITION

Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 629mg | Potassium: 1025mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 935IU | Vitamin C: 21.9mg | Calcium: 188mg | Iron: 3mg