Chicken Pizzaiola
Chicken Pizzaiola is a flavorful Italian dish where tender chicken breasts are simmered in a rich tomato sauce with garlic and capers.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 447kcal
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts - boneless, skinless
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes - 1 can
- 2 tablespoons capers drained
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
fresh basil, for garnish
grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat the olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet, over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and cook until softened - about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, capers, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Before serving, preheat the broiler of the oven.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over each chicken breast. Broil just until the cheese has melted and is lightly browned.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
The mozzarella cheese can also be melted using a kitchen torch, or heat gun, or by placing the lid over the skillet for a few minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 767mg | Potassium: 1451mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 162mg | Iron: 4mg | Net Carbohydrates: 12g