Best Chicken Mozzarella Melts With Cherry Tomatoes Recipes

CHICKEN-MOZZARELLA MELTS WITH CHERRY TOMATOES

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Teleport yourself to a sidewalk cafe in Paris with these chicken paillards in a spicy-sweet tomato sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken-breast halves (each 6 ounces), butterflied
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced (2 tablespoons)
12 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved (2 packed cups)
1 cup halved Peppadew peppers, plus 1 tablespoon brine
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
6 ounces mozzarella, thinly sliced
1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves
1 cup packed fresh baby arugula
Grilled crusty bread, for serving

Steps:

Pound chicken between pieces of plastic to a scant 1/4 inch thick. Heat grill to medium-high. Combine 1/4 cup oil and garlic in a large cast-iron skillet; place on grill. Cook until golden, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and Peppadews; season with salt and pepper. Cook until mixture thickens slightly and tomatoes burst, about 12 minutes. Remove skillet from grill; cover grill to reheat, 5 minutes.
Drizzle chicken with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill until charred in spots, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip, top with cheese, and cover grill. Cook until cheese melts and chicken is cooked through, 1 minute. Transfer to a plate; spoon tomato mixture over top. Top with basil. Dress arugula with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and Peppadew brine. Serve atop chicken, with bread.

MOZZARELLA CHICKEN

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This is a great change from the usual chicken.

Provided by Amber Lazier

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
¼ cup butter
salt and pepper to taste
4 slices mozzarella cheese
1 egg, beaten
2 cups all-purpose flour for coating
1 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
¼ cup butter
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 cup dry white wine

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place chicken breasts between 2 sheets of wax paper. Pound each to 1/4 inch thickness. Spread butter/margarine over the inside, then add salt and pepper to taste.
Place slice of cheese on breast, roll and close with toothpicks. Repeat with each breast. Dip rolled breasts in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Place coated breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
To Make Sauce: In a saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter and add garlic. Add wine and simmer all together. Pour sauce over chicken and bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 809.7 calories, Carbohydrate 70.1 g, Cholesterol 193.9 mg, Fat 32.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 46 g, SaturatedFat 18.6 g, Sodium 633.2 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

CHICKEN MOZZARELLA

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I like to make this Italian chicken for friends and family. It's delicious served with spaghetti, a tossed salad and garlic bread. Why not try it tonight?

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup biscuit/baking mix
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 cup spaghetti sauce
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the baking mix, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, paprika and pepper. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. , Place in a greased shallow baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 10 minutes on each side. Pour sauce over chicken. Reduce heat to 350°; bake for 15-20 minutes or a thermometer reads 170°. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 480mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

SHEET-PAN CHICKEN WITH TOMATOES AND MOZZARELLA

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Call it "Pizza Chicken" and the whole family will love this fresh take on those classic Italian-American flavors in one-pan chicken dinner form.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories Tomato Vinegar Garlic Oregano Chicken Mozzarella Onion One-Pot Meal Small Plates Kid-Friendly Back to School Fall Summer Wheat/Gluten-Free Quick & Easy Sheet-Pan Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 pints grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp. white balsamic or white wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. dried oregano
2 tsp. kosher salt, divided
4 pieces thin-sliced skinless, boneless chicken breast, or 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 1 lb.)
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
10 oz. fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced into rounds
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced into rounds
1/2 cup peperoncini (about 3 oz.), thinly sliced crosswise

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss tomatoes, oil, vinegar, garlic, 1 Tbsp. oregano, and 1 tsp. salt on an 18x13" rimmed baking sheet.
If using skinless, boneless chicken breasts, slice them into 4 cutlets: Holding knife blade parallel to board, cut breast in half, slicing along a long side, to make 2 pieces.
Season chicken on all sides with pepper and remaining 1 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. oregano. Nestle chicken into tomato mixture. Roast until chicken is almost fully cooked through and tomatoes are starting to burst, 8-10 minutes. Arrange mozzarella rounds over chicken and tomatoes. Return to oven and roast until cheese is melted and chicken is fully cooked through, 2-4 minutes. Top with onion and peperoncini.

OVEN-BAKED CHICKEN WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA & TOMATOES

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Vine-ripened tomatoes and fresh mozzarella cheese turn 'same-old, same-old' baked chicken into HEAVEN ON A PLATE. Serve with a crusty baguette and a fresh tossed green salad for the perfect mid-week meal.

Provided by Feast Your Eyes

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 egg, beaten with
1 tablespoon water
1 cup diced fresh tomato (Heirloom tomatoes are a great choice.)
1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh basil, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon snipped fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Coat casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
Combine the first seven (7) ingredients in a shallow dish, stir to mix well.
Dip chicken one piece at a time in the beaten egg and dredge in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
Place chicken in the prepared casserole dish.
Bake for 25 minutes. Turn up the heat to BROIL; remove chicken and transfer to a piece of foil. Top with tomatoes, mozarella, and vinegar. Finish cooking for an additional 3 to 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
Sprinkle with basil and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.6, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 183, Sodium 700.8, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.7, Protein 48.9

CHICKEN CAPRESE

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Originating in Capri, Caprese mimics the colors of the Italian flag in salad form using the now-classic combination of mozzarella, tomato and basil. Here, that trinity transforms everyday chicken cutlets into something special. Thanks to the proliferation of hothouse tomatoes (which are better enjoyed cooked than raw), this dish can be enjoyed year-round. Cocktail tomatoes, slightly larger than a golf ball and often sold on the vine, are perfect for this, but any size will work. Simple to assemble, this dish forms its own delicious pan sauce as the liquid from the cheese and tomatoes mingles with the caramelized juices from the browned chicken.

Provided by Susan Spungen

Categories dinner, quick, one pot, poultry, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 to 8 ounces each)
Kosher salt and black pepper
8 ounces mozzarella, cut into 1/4-inch slices
6 ounces cocktail or other tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 1/2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
Pesto, store-bought or homemade, for serving

Steps:

Pat chicken dry. Cut a lengthwise pocket into the thick side of each breast without cutting all the way through to the other side. Season breasts inside and out using 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
Stuff each breast with a quarter of the mozzarella, 2 to 3 tomato slices (depending on size) and 4 to 5 basil leaves. Enclose the filling as much as possible by pulling the chicken over the filling. (The chicken can be prepared to this point, covered and refrigerated up to 24 hours.)
Heat olive oil in a large 12-inch nonstick pan over medium heat. Sauté garlic, stirring, until golden, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, scoop out garlic and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the oil in the pan.
Increase heat to medium-high and sauté chicken until golden on the bottom, about 6 minutes. If the breasts darken too quickly, lower heat. Flip and cook for 5 minutes, then cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes more, or until chicken is cooked through and filling is hot.
Using a spatula, carefully transfer chicken to a platter or four plates. Pour pan juices over the chicken. Garnish with pesto, reserved garlic and remaining basil leaves.