Ingredients
20ozchicken breastsboneless skinless
1tbspItalian Seasoning
1tsppaprika
½tsponion powder
Salt and pepperto season
1tbspolive oil
1onionchopped
4garlic clovesminced
1fire roasted pepperroasted capsicum, chopped
15ozcrushed tomatoesor tomato puree
2tbsptomato pastegarlic and herb flavored optional
pinchred pepper flakescrushed, optional
¾cupmozzarellashredded
1tbspparsleyfreshly chopped, to garnish
Preparation
Arrange oven shelf to the middle of the oven.
Preheat broiler on medium heat.
Season the chicken with 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, salt and pepper.
Heat oil in a pan or skillet over medium heat.
Cook chicken for 8 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through, Transfer to a plate; set aside.
Cook the onion in the same pan for 3 to 4 minutes until transparent, scraping any browned bits form the bottom of the pan.
Add in the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the fire roasted pepper, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, crushed red pepper flakes and remaining Italian seasoning.
Stir to mix well.
Bring to a simmer and allow the sauce to thicken for 4 minutes while stirring occasionally.
Arrange the chicken in the sauce and top each breast with 2 to 3 tablespoons of mozzarella cheese per breast.
Transfer to the oven to broil for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the cheese is browned and bubbling.
Garnish with parsley, serve, and enjoy!
