Seared Chicken Breasts With Cherry Tomato Pan Sauce And Fresh Mozzarella Recipe

Name: Seared Chicken Breasts With Cherry Tomato Pan Sauce And Fresh Mozzarella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2-3); Sea Salt; Paprika; 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced; 1 pint assorted cherry tomatoes (I used mostly orange); 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 cup chicken stock; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish; 1/4 pound fresh mozzarella, torn into 1-inch pieces

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2-3)
Sea Salt
Paprika
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
1 pint assorted cherry tomatoes (I used mostly orange)
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
1/4 pound fresh mozzarella, torn into 1-inch pieces

1
In a large cast iron skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season them generously on both sides with salt and paprika. Add the chicken to the pan and cook, lowering the heat to medium if your pan starts to smoke, until nicely browned on both sides and just pink in the middle, about 5 minutes per side. Remove to a plate and tent with foil.
2
Add the remaining butter to the pan, along with the garlic and tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes are beginning to burst, stirring occasionally and scraping up any brown bits of chicken from the bottom, about 5 minutes. Add the stock and sugar and using the back of your spoon, gently crush the tomatoes so they give up all their juices. Simmer the sauce for another 3 minutes until it's thickened and the acidity has mellowed.
3
Stir in the basil and taste for seasoning, adding more salt as necessary. Add the chicken back to the pan and dot the top with the mozzarella pieces. Remove from the heat, garnish with a few basil leaves, and serve immediately, family style.

354

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2-3), Sea Salt, Paprika, and more.

Yes, Seared Chicken Breasts With Cherry Tomato Pan Sauce And Fresh 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.

Seared Chicken Breasts With Cherry Tomato Pan Sauce And Fresh Mozzarella

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions