Mozzarella Chicken in Tomato Sauce

Recipe originally from www.delish.com and was altered.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 4 chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp italian seasoning
  • 15 oz crushed tomatoes 
  • 4 slices mozzarella cheese
  • Freshly chopped parsley for garnish

Directions

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil. Season each chicken breast with salt and pepper, and italian seasoning evenly over all 8 sides of chicken. Fry chicken breasts for 6-8 minute on either side.
  2. Remove chicken from pan and set them on the side, add tomato sauce to pan and stir until warm. Re-add the chicken and let simmer in the sauce.
  3. Add a slice of mozza to eat chicken breast and melt, garnish with parsley and serve. Enjoy!
  4. I serve mine with a salad! I usually make my salad with lettuce, cucumbers, red pepper & carrots, dressing of choice!