Easy chicken pizzaiola recipe which is a savoury Italian delight plus delights my British family nicely. If you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make chicken dish, then try this mouthwatering chicken pizzaiola recipe. Learn how to make the authentic pizzaiola sauce from scratch and savour the flavours!
We often like to indulge in the fresh Italian flavours of Italy with this delectable Chicken Pizzaiola recipe. This traditional Italian dish features tender chicken smothered in a rich pizzaiola sauce, bursting with the perfect blend of tangy tomatoes, basil and mozzarella. Whether you’re a fan of Italian cuisine or simply looking to liven up some chicken breasts that you have, then this recipe is guaranteed to delight your taste buds.
What is Pizzaiola Sauce Made of? Pizzaiola sauce is a classic Italian sauce that beautifully complements various dishes, particularly chicken. This versatile sauce typically consists of the following four key ingredients, which is chicken, tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. Although I personally love to add some oregano in there too.
Chicken Pizzaiola is a delightful Italian dish that combines succulent chicken with a robust pizzaiola sauce, resulting in a satisfying meal. I love eating this with my Parmesan Potatoes recipe, but it is also good with pasta and creamy mashed potatoes.
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Chicken Pizzaiola
- Total Time: 30 Minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
Easy chicken pizzaiola recipe which is a savoury Italian delight plus delights my British family nicely. If you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make chicken dish, then try this mouthwatering chicken pizzaiola recipe. Learn how to make the authentic pizzaiola sauce from scratch and savour the flavours!
We often like to indulge in the fresh Italian flavours of Italy with this delectable Chicken Pizzaiola recipe. This traditional Italian dish features tender chicken smothered in a rich pizzaiola sauce, bursting with the perfect blend of tangy tomatoes, basil and mozzarella. Whether you’re a fan of Italian cuisine or simply looking to liven up some chicken breasts that you have, then this recipe is guaranteed to delight your taste buds.
What is Pizzaiola Sauce Made of? Pizzaiola sauce is a classic Italian sauce that beautifully complements various dishes, particularly chicken. This versatile sauce typically consists of the following four key ingredients, which is chicken, tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. Although I personally love to add some oregano in there too.
Chicken Pizzaiola is a delightful Italian dish that combines succulent chicken with a robust pizzaiola sauce, resulting in a satisfying meal. I love eating this with my Parmesan Potatoes recipe, but it is also good with pasta and creamy mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
- 450g Chicken Breast (usually two chicken breasts which you then halve so that you get 4 slim ones)
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- Salt & Pepper
- 1 Tsp Oregano
- 200g chopped tomatoes (half a tin, you may want more if you like more of a sauce)
- 1 Tomato sliced
- Handful of fresh basil chopped and 4 basil leaves left whole
- 225g Mozarella, drained, dried and sliced into four.
- Optional Grated Parmesan and 2 garlic cloves
Instructions
In a frying pan place in the olive oil and add the chicken breast pieces. Gradually cook until they are browned.
Then add in the chopped tomatoes, along with the oregano, salt and pepper, freshly chopped basil (reserve the large leaves) and garlic cloves. Stir round, and then place tin foil or a lid over the top. Simmer for 15 Minutes.
After 15 minutes, take the slices of mozzarella and place onto the chicken pieces, then add the sliced tomato on each and then tuck the basil leaf underneath the tomato to stop it moving. The video below, shows this process. Then place the tin foil back on top and simmer for a further ten minutes.
Serve immediately (you can grate over some fresh parmesan if you like) with pasta, or my favourite is with the parmesan potatoes that I make.
Notes
Serves 4, or two people who are hungry!
- Prep Time: 5 Minutes
- Cook Time: 25 Minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian