Cheesy Italian-Style Chicken Skillet (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the Chicken

01 - 4 chicken fillets
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - 1 tsp black pepper
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1 tsp sweet paprika

→ For the Cherry Tomato Sauce

06 - 1 tbsp olive oil
07 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter
08 - 1 shallot, finely chopped
09 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
10 - ¼ cup white wine (like Pinot Grigio)
11 - 1 tsp salt
12 - 1 tsp black pepper
13 - 1 tsp dried basil
14 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
15 - ½ cup chicken broth
16 - 1 can (14 oz/400 g) cherry tomatoes or crushed tomatoes
17 - 3 tbsp chopped basil leaves

→ For Topping

18 - 2 mozzarella balls, chopped
19 - 3 tbsp grated Parmesan
20 - Crushed red pepper flakes, for sprinkling

# Instructions:

01 - Mix salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and sweet paprika in a small bowl. Season chicken fillets generously on both sides with this mixture.
02 - Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken fillets and cook for about 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add the finely chopped shallot and minced garlic. Cook for 2 minutes until softened. Pour in the white wine and deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly reduced.
04 - Add salt, black pepper, dried basil, and tomato paste. Stir to combine. Pour in the chicken broth and canned cherry tomatoes. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly. Stir in the fresh chopped basil.
05 - Return the chicken fillets to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Top each fillet with chopped mozzarella and sprinkle with grated Parmesan. Cover the skillet and cook on low heat for 2-3 minutes until the cheese has melted.
06 - Sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes if desired. Serve hot with pasta, toasted ciabatta, or a side salad.

# Notes:

01 - This dish is ready in about 30 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners.
02 - For a deeper flavor, you can use sun-dried tomatoes in addition to or instead of cherry tomatoes.
03 - Serve with pasta, toasted ciabatta, or a big side salad for a complete meal.

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