Easy Italian Chicken Recipe
A delicious Italian Chicken dish seasoned with herbs, garlic, and tomatoes, then topped with cheese for an irresistible meal.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- tsp red chili flakes (optional, for spice)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp lemon juice
For the Sauce & Toppings:
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved) or canned diced tomatoes
- cup tomato sauce
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar (for extra flavor)
- cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese (grated)
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Marinate the Chicken:
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, oregano, basil, red chili flakes, Italian seasoning, and lemon juice.
- Coat the chicken breasts with the marinade and let them sit for 10-15 minutes.
2. Cook the Chicken:
- Option 1: Stovetop MethodHeat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.Sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown.Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Option 2: Oven-Baked MethodPreheat oven to 200°C (400°F).Place marinated chicken in a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until fully cooked.
3. Prepare the Tomato Sauce:
- In the same pan, sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes, tomato sauce, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for 5 minutes, until tomatoes soften.
4. Combine & Serve:
- Return the chicken to the pan, coat with the sauce, and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover and let the cheese melt for 2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve with pasta, rice, or salad.
Notes
For a richer flavor, let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes before cooking.