Mozzarella Topped Chicken With Roasted Tomato and Basil Sauce

Submitted by The Flying Chef

"This is a super easy weeknight meal, very few ingredients, but is quite lovely, I think sometimes simple is great. Makes for an easy meal to make and kind on the wallet but very satisfying. I served mine with pasta, it would also pair well with gnocchi or rice."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 500 g cherry tomatoes
• 5 garlic cloves, unpeeled (large ones)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 chicken breasts
• 1⁄4 cup fresh basil, chopped between coarse and fine
• 60 ml cream
• 200 g mozzarella cheese, sliced into 4 slices

directions

1. Preheat oven 200c.
2. Combine tomatoes, garlic and oil in an ovenproof baking dish. Roast uncovered, about 20 Min's or until tomatoes soften. When garlic is cool enough to handle squeeze out flesh.
3. Cook chicken in a pan, until nicely browned and cooked through.
4. When chicken is close to being finished, blend or process garlic and all but 12 tomatoes until smooth.
5. Place in a medium saucepan with basil and cream and cook stirring over a low heat, until heated through. Keep sauce warm on stove.
6. Top each breast with a slice of mozzarella and place under grill until cheese melts.
7. To Serve: Place chicken on a plate top with sauce and garnish with tomatoes (3 per plate) and basil leaves if desired. I served mine with tri colour pasta.

Reviews

[Chef Buggsy Mate]

This is such a wonderful and simple chicken dish that tastes very complex. A perfect dish to make for company. I served it along with mashed potatoes and sliced cucumbers. I was looking forward to having a little left over for lunch the next day however; the neighbor boy ended up having dinner with us, so there were no leftovers to enjoy. I will definitely be making this again soon. Made and reviewed for Make My Recipe Tag #14

 

[Chef1MOM-Connie]

Made for Aus/NZ Swap 37. Oh this is good and it is so easy to prep and get together for dinner. Wonderful dish. The basil and tomatoe sends out a fresh sent and aroma to make your mouth water. (one of my favorite herbs). Looked lovely with the mashed taters Recipe #326191 . Excellent.

 

[Seasoned Cook]

DELICIOUS! What a wonderful dinner which is full of flavor! I prepared it exactly as stated in the recipe and it was enjoyed by my family. Thanks for sharing this recipe. Prepared as a participant in the 2008 Aus/NZ Swap #20 Event.

 

[Mandy]

What a lovely simple & delicous dish. I had all the ingredients on hand but had to used dried basil as it's not really the time of year for fresh here, it was still very flavourful, kind of like a gourmet style parma. I served the sauce over crumbed schnitzels. this would be a great meal to make when you have company.