Chicken Tomato Mozzarella Skillet
Mozzarella melts over chicken cutlets in a garlic-tomato sauce, with basil added just before serving. This dinner relies on thin, reasonably even chicken pieces rather than thick breasts cooked by the clock. Check their internal temperature before the cheese goes on. A covered pan then needs only a brief final stage to melt the topping.
European · Preparation time: 12 min · Cook time: 25 min · Total time: 37 min · 2 servings · Easy
Recipe timing and yield are estimates. This recipe has not been kitchen-tested.
Cooking safety
Use a food thermometer to check that chicken reaches 74°C (165°F).
Ingredients
- 280 g Boneless chicken breast
- 300 g Canned crushed tomato
- 100 g Mozzarella cheese
- 6 g Garlic
- 15 ml Olive oil
- 10 g Fresh basil
- 3 g Fine salt
Allergens listed for these ingredients · Milk. Check package labels.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Slice chicken into thin cutlets and brown both sides in oil in a skillet. Add chopped garlic around the edges.
- Pour in tomatoes and salt, cover and simmer until the thickest chicken piece reaches 74°C.
- Top chicken with mozzarella and cover briefly to melt. Scatter torn basil over the sauce before serving.
Official food storage reference
Equipment
Kitchen scale, measuring jug, knife, cutting board, skillet, saucepan or pot sized for the ingredients, food thermometer, spatula or spoon.
Storage
Keep perishable ingredients refrigerated according to their labels. Serve promptly. Chill cooked leftovers promptly in shallow covered portions and consult the official storage chart for the food type.
For perishable foods and leftovers, U.S. FDA guidance calls for prompt refrigeration, no more than two hours at room temperature (one hour above 32°C/90°F), and a refrigerator at or below 4°C/40°F. Follow the product label and local guidance. Smell and appearance alone cannot establish safety.
FDA handling and storage conditions
Ingredient substitution
Keep chicken breast for the listed cutlets and 74°C check. Raw fish is not an equal replacement under the same simmer; changing protein requires separate instructions.
Editorial guidance, not kitchen-tested. Check product labels and allergens after any change. These notes do not change automatic inventory matching.
Ingredient substitution principles (Colorado State University Extension)Cooking Tips
Read through the method and measure the ingredients before heating the pan. Use the listed equipment and check the recipe-specific handling notes above.
FAQ
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