Tomato and Mozzarella Chicken | Fit Healthy Recipes
Tomato and Mozzarella Chicken
15 mins prepServes 4
A flavorful one-pan dish featuring chicken cutlets topped with fresh tomatoes and mozzarella, finished with crispy basil for a healthy and low-carb dinner option.
1: In a nonstick skillet, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat.
2: Stack the basil on top of each other, roll up tightly and slice into thin strands.
3: Carefully put the basil in the oil and fry until crispy, curled and dark in color.
4: Pour the crispy basil into a dish and set aside.
5: Season the chicken on both sides with the salt, garlic and pepper.
6: Heat the olive or grapeseed oil over medium-high heat and brown the chicken on both sides, approx. 3-5 minutes each side or until cooked to 165 degrees inside.
7: When the chicken is done, top with the tomato slices and mozzarella.
8: Cover and reduce heat to low to melt the cheese, approx. 2 minutes.
9: Upon service, spoon the crispy basil and oil over top and serve with freshly cracked black pepper.
