Easy Baked Chicken with Tomato & Mozzarella

Looking for a quick, delicious dinner that’s light but packed with flavor? This baked chicken breast with tomato and mozzarella is the perfect weeknight solution—juicy, cheesy, and ready in under 30 minutes. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you’ll get a satisfying meal that feels fancy without the fuss.
And if you’re in the mood for something more indulgent, try our Loaded Fries with Crispy Chicken—the ultimate comfort food that pairs perfectly with this lighter dish!

Ingredients:

• Chicken breast – 1.1 lbs (500 g)
• Datterino tomatoes – 1.4 cups (250 g)
• Mozzarella cheese – 2 ¼ cups (250 g)
• Paprika – 0.9 tsp (2 g)
• Rosemary – 1 ½ tsp (4 g)
• Black pepper – to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil – to taste
• Fine salt – to taste
• Garlic – 2 cloves
• Fresh basil leaves – 4

Step-by-Step Guide to Baked Chicken Breast with Tomato and Mozzarella :

To prepare the baked chicken breast with tomato and mozzarella, start by finely chopping the rosemary. Next, slice the chicken breast in half and place it in a bowl. Then, season it evenly with paprika.

Add the chopped rosemary, salt, pepper, and drizzle with olive oil. Massage the chicken thoroughly to coat it with the seasonings, then cover with plastic wrap and set aside.

Now, wash and halve the cherry tomatoes. In an oven-safe pan, drizzle some olive oil and add the two garlic cloves. Let the garlic infuse the oil for a few minutes, then add the halved cherry tomatoes.

Add the basil leaves for flavor and cook over low heat for 10 minutes. Afterward, remove the garlic cloves and place the chicken breast into the pan.

Cover the pan with aluminum foil and transfer it to a preheated oven at 392°F (200°C) for 25 minutes. Meanwhile, slice the mozzarella and let it drain in a colander to remove excess whey.

After 25 minutes, remove the aluminum foil and continue cooking for another 10 minutes. Take the chicken out of the oven, place the mozzarella slices on top of the breasts, then return it to the oven under the grill (broil) at 464°F (240°C) for about 5 minutes—just long enough to melt the cheese. Serve the baked chicken breast with tomato and mozzarella hot and gooey.

This baked chicken breast with tomato and mozzarella is a simple yet flavorful dish that’s perfect for any night of the week. With juicy chicken, fresh tomatoes, and gooey melted mozzarella, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Plus, it’s quick to prepare and uses basic ingredients you probably already have

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