Chicken Mozzarella Recipe 🍗
Introduction:
This Chicken Mozzarella recipe is a delightful choice for any dinner party or weeknight meal. It’s a quick and easy dish that’s sure to impress your guests with its flavorful combination of tender chicken, rich tomato sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese. Over the years, this recipe has earned high praise from many of our friends, making it a go-to favorite. Plus, it can be prepared in advance and easily reheated, saving you time and effort in the kitchen.
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
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| Chicken fillets | 6 |
| Tomatoes | 1 |
| Tomato paste | 2 tbsp |
| Garlic | 2 cloves |
| Dried basil | 1/2 – 1 tsp |
| White wine | 1/2 – 3/4 cup |
| Water | 1/4 – 1/2 cup |
| Mozzarella cheese | 6 slices |
| Olive oil | As needed |
| Butter | As needed |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 118
- Fat Content: 6.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 22.8mg
- Sodium Content: 227.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 4.5g
- Fiber Content: 0.9g
- Sugar Content: 2.5g
- Protein Content: 7.2g
Instructions:
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Prepare the Chicken:
- Start by coating the chicken fillets with beaten egg, seasoned with salt and pepper, followed by a layer of breadcrumbs.
- Repeat the coating process to ensure each fillet is nicely coated.
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Cook the Chicken:
- Gently fry the crumbed chicken in a mixture of olive oil and butter until golden brown on both sides.
- Once cooked, drain the excess oil on absorbent kitchen paper towels.
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Prepare the Tomato Sauce:
- In a saucepan, combine canned tomatoes (including the juice) and crush them using a potato masher to break up the pieces.
- Add tomato paste, crushed garlic, dried basil, white wine, and water to the saucepan.
- Simmer the sauce gently for about 10 minutes until it reduces to a rich consistency.
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Assemble and Bake:
- Preheat your oven to a moderate temperature.
- Place the fried chicken fillets in a single layer in a baking dish.
- Spoon the tomato sauce over each fillet, ensuring to reserve some sauce for serving.
- Top each portion with a thick slice of mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Serve:
- While the chicken is baking, add a little water to the remaining tomato sauce to create a thin gravy.
- Serve the Chicken Mozzarella hot, alongside boiled and buttered noodles, and your choice of vegetables or a crisp salad.
Recipe Variations:
- Stuffed Chicken Breasts:
- For a delightful variation, use chicken breasts instead of fillets.
- Make a slit through the center of each chicken breast and stuff them with a mixture of cooked and chopped spinach, finely chopped onion, and crumbled feta cheese before proceeding with the recipe as usual.
This Chicken Mozzarella recipe is sure to become a staple in your cooking repertoire. Its simplicity, combined with its delicious flavors, makes it perfect for any occasion, from casual family dinners to elegant dinner parties. Enjoy! 🍽️
