CHICKEN ALLA PIZZAIOLA WITH MOZZARELLA the perfect recipe for a main dish

Chicken alla pizzaiola with mozzarella tasty and gooey. The recipe I want to tell you about today is for a very simple main dish to prepare that everyone will love at the table. Simple Chicken breast chunks immersed in a cherry tomato sauce made even more delicious with lots of gooey mozzarella. The chicken is very tender and delicious, and I recommend preparing some slices of bread to mop up the delicious sauce. I also recommend not missing the recipe for Chicken in the pan, crispy and flavorful. Few and simple ingredients for a chicken recipe that is simple and quick to prepare. Let’s then head to the kitchen and prepare some delicious Chicken alla pizzaiola chunks

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chicken alla pizzaiola with mozzarella
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cost: Economic
  • Preparation time: 10 Minutes
  • Portions: For 4 people
  • Cooking methods: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
244.10 Kcal
calories per serving
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  • Energy 244.10 (Kcal)
  • Carbohydrates 7.95 (g) of which sugars 4.12 (g)
  • Proteins 30.98 (g)
  • Fat 10.07 (g) of which saturated 4.83 (g)of which unsaturated 2.78 (g)
  • Fibers 1.22 (g)
  • Sodium 278.22 (mg)

Indicative values for a portion of 200 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.

* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov

Ingredients for Chicken in the pan with cherry tomatoes

  • 1.1 lbs chicken breast
  • 9 oz cherry tomatoes
  • 7 oz mozzarella
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • A few leaves basil
  • to taste salt

How to prepare Chicken alla pizzaiola

  • Cut the chicken breast into pieces. You can use slices or a whole piece of chicken breast. Place the flour in a bowl. Add the chicken and, using 2 tablespoons, mix to coat the chicken with flour on all sides.

  • Pour 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil into a pan and let the chicken brown on all sides over medium heat for a few minutes. Transfer the chicken to a bowl.

  • Using the same pan, prepare the sauce. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and a garlic clove. Also add the washed cherry tomatoes, cut into 2-4 parts. Season with salt and let cook over low heat for 5-6 minutes.

  • Remove the garlic clove and add the chicken pieces to the pan. Stir for 2-3 minutes over medium heat. Add the oregano and mozzarella cubes. Stir and cover the pan with a lid.

  • Let the mozzarella melt over low heat for 2 minutes. Stir and serve. Finally, add a few fresh basil leaves if the season allows.
    See you tomorrow with a new recipe, a hug, Loredana

Loredana’s Tips

If there is leftover chicken, store it in a container in the fridge for 1-2 days

Don’t miss the recipe for my Chicken and potato patties

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