Italian-inspired Chicken Pizzaiola is a delicious one-pan dinner featuring tender cutlets smothered in a savory tomato sauce with onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, and olives. Finish under the broiler, topped with fresh mozzarella cheese.
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Italian-inspired Chicken Pizzaiola is a delicious one-pan dinner featuring tender cutlets smothered in a savory tomato sauce with onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, and olives. Finish under the broiler, topped with fresh mozzarella cheese.
Instructions
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Season the chicken cutlets on both sides with 1 teaspoon of salt and ground black pepper.
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In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden. It does not need to be fully cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
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Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the same pan. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Season with the remaining ½ teaspoon of salt and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
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Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Pour in the water to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
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Add the tomato puree, sugar, oregano, and a pinch of black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has slightly thickened.
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Return the chicken cutlets to the pan, nestling them into the sauce. Spoon some sauce over each piece.
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Top each cutlet with mozzarella slices and scatter the olives over the sauce.
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Place the skillet under the broiler for 4-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the chicken is cooked through (165°F or 74°C). Alternatively, if you don’t care for the cheese to brown, cover the skillet with a lid and cook on the stovetop over medium heat for 5 minutes until the cheese melts and the chicken is fully cooked.
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Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes:
- For more flavor, use boneless skinless chicken thighs.
- Chili flakes added to the sauce will add a spicy kick.
- If your skillet is not broiler-safe, transfer the chicken and the sauce to a baking dish before broiling.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1cutlet with sauce and toppings, Calories: 526kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 53g, Fat: 27g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 12g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 153mg, Sodium: 1721mg, Potassium: 1417mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 1947IU, Vitamin C: 55mg, Calcium: 345mg, Iron: 3mg
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
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