Chicken Breast Fillets with Homemade Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella
This dish is one of my all-time favorite go-to recipes: tender chicken breast fillets, perfectly seasoned and seared, topped with my homemade tomato sauce and a golden cheesy crust, straight from the oven.
Quick to make – especially if the sauce is already prepared – and simply delicious every single time.
Ingredients
- 800 g Chicken breast fillets (4 pieces)
- 2 tsp Dried oregano
- 2 tsp Italian herbs, dried
- 2 tsp sweet paprika powder
- 1 tsp hot paprika powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 400 ml Homemade tomato sauce
- Oil for frying
- 100 g grated mozzarella
Instructions
- Preheat the oven:Preheat the oven to 200 °C (grill function).
- Prepare the chicken:Rinse the chicken breast fillets, pat dry and season with salt, pepper, oregano, Italian herbs and sweet and hot paprika.
- Sauté:Heat the oil in a pan. Fry the fillets for 4-6 minutes on each side, depending on their thickness.
- Add the tomato sauce:Pour the homemade tomato sauce around the fillets in the pan - not directly over the meat.
- Top with mozzarella:Sprinkle the fillets with mozzarella and place the pan in the oven.
- Gratinate:Grill for a few minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbling.
- Bon appetit
- 🍽️ Serving suggestion:Tastes wonderful with rice, pasta, fresh salad or crusty baguette.
Notes
Note on cooking time:
The total time for this recipe includes the fresh preparation of my homemade tomato sauce. If you’re using pre-made or frozen sauce, the cooking time is reduced to about 30 minutes. Cheese tip:
Instead of mozzarella, you can also use Gouda, Emmental, Cheddar, or Parmesan – or combine different types. Each brings its own flavor, from mild to tangy or richly savory. Nutritional information:
Nutritional values are provided as a guideline and may vary slightly depending on the sauce, cheese, or side dishes used. The instructions for my homemade tomato sauce is included in the recipe for Piccata Milanese.
The total time for this recipe includes the fresh preparation of my homemade tomato sauce. If you’re using pre-made or frozen sauce, the cooking time is reduced to about 30 minutes. Cheese tip:
Instead of mozzarella, you can also use Gouda, Emmental, Cheddar, or Parmesan – or combine different types. Each brings its own flavor, from mild to tangy or richly savory. Nutritional information:
Nutritional values are provided as a guideline and may vary slightly depending on the sauce, cheese, or side dishes used. The instructions for my homemade tomato sauce is included in the recipe for Piccata Milanese.
Nutrition
Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0,03g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 911mg | Potassium: 1175mg | Fibre: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 735IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 3mg
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