Italian Chicken
This flavorful Italian chicken dish comes together in just 35 minutes! Made with juicy chicken breasts, fresh tomato-garlic sauce, melty mozzarella, and basil — it’s a weeknight-friendly meal with restaurant-style flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 4 tablespoons fresh basil, chiffonade
- 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness using plastic wrap. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes total, turning once, until browned and cooked through (internal temp should reach 165°F/74°C). Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the diced tomatoes and cook over medium heat until they begin to break down (about 6 minutes). Stir in the garlic and balsamic vinegar and let it simmer for another 2 minutes. Remove sauce from pan and transfer to a bowl. Wipe the skillet clean.
- Return the chicken to the clean skillet. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of basil over each piece. Spoon the tomato mixture on top and pile on the mozzarella cheese.
- Place the skillet under the broiler on low for a few minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned.
- Pro Tip from Foodicious Recipes
Use vine-ripened or heirloom tomatoes for a richer, naturally sweet sauce — and don’t skip the broil step; it gives that irresistible cheesy finish!
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