30 Minute Mozzarella Chicken in Homemade Tomato Sauce

Name: 30 Minute Mozzarella Chicken in Homemade Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 small chicken breasts; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon garlic (pressed or minced); ½ cup chopped onions; 14 ounce can crushed tomatoes; ½ teaspoon Italian Seasoning (see notes); ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; ¼ teaspoon dried basil; 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato pesto (homemade or store-bought); salt and pepper + ¼ cup water; 4 slices mozzarella cheese (or 1 cup shredded); chopped parsley or basil; Garlic Bread; House Salad (for serving); Pasta (for serving)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:25min

Mozzarella chicken is a simple weeknight dinner recipe! It’s pan seared chicken smothered in a homemade marinara sauce and melty mozzarella — ready in just 30 minutes!

Updated at: Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:05:25 GMT