Chicken Pizzaiola
Need a quick dinner idea? Try this one-pan chicken pizzaiola with marinara sauce and mozzarella that tastes just like pizza!
Serving: 4
Calories: 240kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
- 8 whole canned tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 4 chicken breast slices, about 4 oz ( 120 g) each
- 2 mozzarella balls
Instructions
- Heat the extra-virgin olive oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add the tomatoes and crush them gently with a wooden spoon. Season with oregano, cover with a lid, and cook for 10 minutes over low heat, stirring often.
- Add the chicken breast slices to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes (or more depending on the thickness of the meat).
- Turn the chicken halfway through the cooking time. Once ready, top the chicken with mozzarella slices and cover the pan with a lid until the cheese has melted.
- Remove the pan from the heat, discard the garlic, season your chicken pizzaiola with more oregano and extra-virgin olive oil if you like, and serve.
Notes
Chicken: You can use thick or thin chicken breast slices, or whole chicken breasts. Adjust cooking time according to the thickness of the meat.
Tomatoes: You can use canned whole tomatoes, or tomato passata (pureed tomatoes).
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Store leftovers in a freezer-friendly container and freeze them for up to 1 month.
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Nutrition
Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 1196mg | Potassium: 1558mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 970IU | Vitamin C: 77mg | Calcium: 314mg | Iron: 8mg
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.