Chicken Breasts Smothered in Tomatoes and Mozzarella

Smilynn's Note:

This simple to prepare, very flavorful, easy to modify with ingredients you may have on hand and carb friendly. I got this recipe from the cookbook "Favorite Brand Name Low-Carb Recipes"

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 3 tablespoons olive oil , divided
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
• 1 (14 ounce) can Italian stewed tomatoes
• 16 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese (1 1/2 cups)

Directions:

1. Preheat broiler.
2. Pound chicken with flat side of mallet to 1/4" thickness.
3. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in ovenproof skillet over medium heat.
4. Add chicken and cook turning once until no longer pink in center.
5. Transfer to plate, cover and keep warm.
6. Heat remaining oil in same skillet over medium heat.
7. Add onions and garlic, cook and stir 5 minute.
8. Add tomatoes: bring to a simmer.
9. Return chicken to skillet, spooning onion and tomato mixture over chicken.
10. Sprinkle cheese over top.
11. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat until cheese is melted.

Reviews

[Drew&Luke'sMom]

This turned out so well that my husband said we could serve it to the president! LOL Changed it a bit...Seasoned the chicken ofcourse, added a little sugar, oregano, and basil to the tomatoes. I made it all on the stove top as well. Very very good!

[Chef #391170]

This is a fabulous recipe with lots of flavour. Next time I will add some fresh basil as a finishing topper once it comes out from the broiler.

[Patchwork Dragon]

Great recipe...I only had part boned chicken breasts, so I browned them all over, and then put them in a baking dish, made the sauce and poured over, cooked them till just about done and then put the cheese on and browned it....delicious! — May 30, 2006 Made this again last night using Quorn fillets...It was still good!!!