Chicken Breasts With Smoked Mozzarella Recipe

Name: Chicken Breasts With Smoked Mozzarella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons shredded smoked mozzarella; 1/2 cup cooked rice; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 8 small boned and skinned chicken breasts, about 2 1/2 ounces each, pounded thin; 4 tablespoons flour; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons minced shallots; 1 large clove garlic, minced; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1/2 cup finely chopped or pureed fresh or canned tomatoes; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons shredded smoked mozzarella
1/2 cup cooked rice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 small boned and skinned chicken breasts, about 2 1/2 ounces each, pounded thin
4 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons minced shallots
1 large clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup finely chopped or pureed fresh or canned tomatoes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1
Mix mozzarella and rice together.
2
Season lightly with salt and pepper.
3
Spread a thin layer of this mixture on each chicken breast, roll around the filling and secure with toothpicks or tie with butcher's cord.
4
Dust each roll lightly with flour.
5
Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
6
Add the chicken and saute over medium high heat until golden brown on all sides.
7
Remove chicken from the pan, add shallots and garlic and saute briefly.
8
Stir in wine and tomatoes.
9
Return chicken to the pan, baste with the sauce, cover and cook over low heat for 35 minutes, basting once or twice.
10
Remove chicken from the pan and transfer to a serving dish.
11
Cover to keep warm.
12
Heat sauce, stir well and season with salt and pepper.
13
Spoon sauce over chicken, dust with parsley and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons shredded smoked mozzarella, 1/2 cup cooked rice, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, 8 small boned and skinned chicken breasts, about 2 1/2 ounces each, pounded thin, and more.

Yes, Chicken Breasts With Smoked Mozzarella falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Breasts With Smoked Mozzarella

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