Sunday, May 6, 2018

My Recipe Box - Easy Mozzarella Chicken

Easy Mozzarella Chicken (Low Carb Chicken Parma)
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins



Easy Mozzarella Chicken is a low carb dream! Seasoned chicken simmered in a homemade tomato sauce, topped with melted mozzarella cheese! A 20-minute Low Carb Chicken Parmesan WITH NO BREADING! You don't even MISS a crispy crumb on this chicken. It is SO good!



Calories: 309 kcal


Ingredients

4 5-ounce (150 gram) boneless skinless chicken breasts I use chicken thighs
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper, to season
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 fire roasted pepper, (fire roasted capsicum), chopped
15- ounces 425 grams crushed tomatoes, OR tomato puree (Passata)
2 tablespoons tomato paste, garlic and herb flavoured if possible
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes OPTIONAL Siracha sauce
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella
1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley, to garnish

Instructions



Arrange oven shelf to the middle of the oven. Preheat broiler (or grill in Australia) on medium heat.


Season chicken with 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, salt and pepper.
Heat oil in a pan or skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken on both sides until browned and cooked through (about 8 minutes each side). Transfer to a plate; set aside.


Cook the onion in the same pan until transparent (about 3-4 minutes) scraping any browned bits form the bottom of the pan, then add in the garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add the fire roasted pepper (or capsicum), crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, crushed red pepper flakes (if including) and remaining Italian seasoning. Give it a good stir to mix well.
Bring to a simmer and allow the sauce to thicken while stirring occasionally (about 4 minutes).
Arrange the chicken in the sauce and top each breast with 2-3 tablespoons of mozzarella cheese per breast. Transfer to the oven to broil for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese in browned and bubbling.
Garnish with parsley and serve.

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