Quick Chicken Mozzarella

A 30-minute meal that can be enjoyed as a hearty dinner sandwich or as a topping for rice, pasta or couscous. Try the tasty meatless option with eggplant.

Yield: 4 servings

Preparation Time: 5 min; Cook: 20 min

Ingredients

4 thin cut boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 4 ounces each)

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Salt (optional)

Pepper (optional)

1 Tablespoon olive oil

1 can (14.5 ounce) Del Monte Diced Tomatoes, not drained

1 can (6 ounce) Contadina Tomato Paste

1/2 teaspoon dried basil OR 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh basil

4 slices mozzarella cheese

Directions:

Season chicken on both sides with garlic powder and salt and pepper, if desired.

Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 4 minutes on each side.

Combine diced tomatoes and tomato paste in a medium bowl. Pour over chicken; cover and cook 5 minutes.

Place a slice of cheese over each chicken breast. Cover and cook 5 minutes over medium heat, or until cheese is melted. Serve in a sandwich roll or as a topping for pasta, rice or couscous.

Variations:
Prepare recipe as directed above, except:
Quick Eggplant Mozzarella:
Substitute a large 1 lb. eggplant, cut lengthwise into 4 slices, in place of chicken breasts.

Hot Italian Sandwiches:
Cut a French bread loaf into 4 pieces; slice each piece in half lengthwise. Brush inside with olive oil and toast in a 350 degree F oven. Spoon some sauce over bottom half of bread, top with prepared chicken or eggplant. Top melted cheese with chopped fresh basil and/or a pinch of dried red pepper flakes, if desired.

Tips:
If chicken breasts are very large, slice 2 large chicken breasts in half horizontally to about 1/2-inch thickness to create 4 pieces.

Adjust the flavor of the sauce to your taste:
If too tart or acidic, add 1/4 tsp. sugar and stir well.
If too bland or sweet, add 1/4 tsp. red wine vinegar and stir well.
Taste and repeat, as necessary, adding 1/8 tsp. sugar or vinegar at a time until the right balance is achieved.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Contadina/Del Monte Foods

Please note that some ingredients and brands may not be available in every store.

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