One Pan, 30 Minute Chicken Pizzaiola
The Cooking Mawma's one pan chicken pizzaiola: seasoned chicken breasts simmered in crushed tomatoes with garlic, basil, and melted mozzarella. Serve with pasta or bread.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts pounded to 1/4 inch, cut diagonally creating 6 pieces, seasoned with 1 tsp Italian seasoning, salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 28oz can crushed/pureed tomatoes or your favorite marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth less for thicker consistency
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 10 basil leaves plus more to garnish
- 1 tsp salt and pepper more to taste
- sliced fresh mozzarella cheese or shredded, if easier
Instructions
- Pound out chicken breast and cut diagonally. Season both sides with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper and then sprinkle flour on both sides.
- In a large, deep pan on medium heat, add olive oil and butter. Once butter melts, add chicken and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add chicken broth and deglaze pan before adding can of tomatoes, Italian seasoning, basil leaves and salt. Cook on low until simmering for 5 minutes.
- Once simmering, add the chicken back to the pan, allowing the sauce to cover it. Cover with a lid and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add mozzarella cheese and cover again with lid to allow to melt for about 5 minutes. Once melted, add more fresh basil and Italian seasoning if desired.
- Serve with pasta, bread, or by itself! Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 1026mg | Potassium: 853mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 421IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 2mg