Mozzarella Chicken

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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

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