Skillet Mozzarella Chicken with Italian Herbs

Name: Skillet Mozzarella Chicken with Italian Herbs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Canned Tomatoes — 1 can (14.5 oz), crushed; Chicken Breast — 4 pieces (about 2 lbs total); Garlic — 4 cloves, minced; Italian Seasoning — 2 tsp; Mozzarella — 1 cup, shredded; Olive Oil — 2 tbsp; Onion — 1 medium, diced; Pepper — 1/2 tsp; Salt — 1 tsp; Sugar — 1 tsp; White Wine Vinegar — 2 tbsp

Juicy chicken breasts smothered in a savory tomato sauce and topped with melted mozzarella, all made in one pan for an effortless weeknight dinner. Bold Italian seasoning and a splash of white wine vinegar give this dish a bright, satisfying depth.

one-pan dinner Italian quick

🔥 Calories per serving: 420

🍽️ Serves: 4

⏱️ Prep: 10 min

🍳 Cook: 25 min

Ingredients

Canned Tomatoes	1 can (14.5 oz), crushed
Chicken Breast	4 pieces (about 2 lbs total)
Garlic	4 cloves, minced
Italian Seasoning	2 tsp
Mozzarella	1 cup, shredded
Olive Oil	2 tbsp
Onion	1 medium, diced
Pepper	1/2 tsp
Salt	1 tsp
Sugar	1 tsp
White Wine Vinegar	2 tbsp

Instructions

Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides evenly with salt, pepper, and 1 tsp of the Italian seasoning.
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear the chicken breasts for 4 minutes per side until golden brown, then transfer to a plate.
Reduce heat to medium and add the diced onion to the same skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Pour in the crushed canned tomatoes and white wine vinegar. Stir in the remaining 1 tsp Italian seasoning and 1 tsp sugar. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Simmer the sauce over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
Nestle the seared chicken breasts back into the skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes until chicken registers 165°F internally.
Scatter shredded mozzarella evenly over the chicken breasts. Cover the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until the mozzarella is fully melted and bubbly.
Remove from heat and let rest for 2 minutes before serving. Spoon extra sauce from the pan over each piece and serve immediately.