Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tsp Italian seasoning (divided)
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to season
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 fire-roasted pepper, chopped
- 15oz crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Season chicken with paprika, onion powder, salt and pepper, and 2 tsp of Italian seasoning.
- Heat oil in a cast-iron (or other oven-safe) pan over medium heat. Cook chicken on both sides until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate; set aside.
- Cook the onion in the same pan until transparent, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, then add in the garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add the fire-roasted pepper, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, red pepper flakes, and remaining Italian seasoning. 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 mozzarella cheese. Transfer to the oven or broiler to melt the cheese (8-10 min in oven, 1-2 min in broiler).
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Posted by Piera
Original recipe: Cafe Delites