Italian chicken
Italian chicken typically refers to a dish made with chicken cooked in Italian-inspired flavors and ingredients such as tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, herbs like basil and oregano, and sometimes cheese like mozzarella or parmesan.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Transfer the chicken and tomato mixture to a baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 394kcal (20%)Carbohydrates: 8g (3%)Protein: 52g (104%)Fat: 16g (25%)Saturated Fat: 4g (25%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 156mg (52%)Sodium: 362mg (16%)Potassium: 1099mg (31%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 4g (4%)Vitamin A: 294IU (6%)Vitamin C: 15mg (18%)Calcium: 137mg (14%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
