Pollo alla mozzarella

Ingredienti

• 3 Boneless Chicken Breast
• 2-3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small Onion
• 1 tbspn fresh minced garlic
• 400 grams Ripe plum tomato ((or equivalent canned crushed tomato))
• 1/2 red bell pepper
• 1 tspn balsamic vinegar
• 1 tspn Dried Oregano
• 2 tspn Dried Basil
• 1/2 tspn Red chili flakes ((I added 1 tspn))
• 1 tspn Sugar or low carb sweetner
• Salt and Pepper as per taste
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese ((or more as per preference))

Preparazione

1. 1

   If using canned crushed tomatoes, skip this step. Else if using fresh tomatoes, refer section 'STEPS TO MAKE MOZZARELLA CHICKEN' in the post above.

2. 2

   Preheat oven at 200-degree Celsius.

3. 3

   Heat a heavy bottom oven safe pan. Add oil.

4. 4

   When the oil is hot, sear chicken breast 2-3 minutes each side till golden sear mark appears.

5. 5

   Remove Chicken from the pan and keep aside covered.

6. 6

   To the same pan add finely chopped onion. Cook 1-2 minutes.

7. 7

   When onion softens and turns translucent add minced garlic. Saute for 30 seconds.

8. 8

   Add finely chopped red bell pepper. Cook for a minute.

9. 9

   Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, red chilli flakes, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Mix well.

10. 10

    Arrange chicken in a single layer. Top with shredded cheese.

11. 11

    Bake in upper third part of the oven for 8-10 minutes, until cheese melts and brown spots start to appear.