Mozzarella Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Sauce

Name: Mozzarella Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 large chicken breasts; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon each of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika powder; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 4 slices fresh mozzarella (1 ball, 100 grams); 1 squash, cut in small cubes; 1/3 cup white wine (80 milliliters); 2 shallot onions, finely chopped; 1/3 cup water (80 milliliters); 1/3 cup heavy cream (80 milliliters); 5 ounces cream cheese (150 grams); 1 cup sun-dried tomato red pesto (130 grams); 8 ounces of pasta (230 grams, e.g., bow tie pasta); Pasta water, to thicken (optional); 2 cups baby spinach (65 grams); 1 cup grape tomatoes (175 grams); 1 tablespoon pickle brine (or 1 tablespoon lemon juice + 1/2 teaspoon sugar); 2 tablespoons shredded high quality parmesan cheese

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:25min

You can have both that delicious homemade mozzarella chicken AND spare time, because this will only take 35 minutes! Sweet homemade tomato sauce with a sun-dried kick and creamy, melted mozzarella, what's not to love?

Updated at: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 03:07:23 GMT