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Easy Mozzarella Chicken (Low Carb Chicken Parma)
Easy Mozzarella Chicken is a low carb dream! Seasoned chicken simmered in a homemade tomato sauce, topped with melted mozzarella cheese! A 20-minute Low Carb Chicken Parmesan WITH NO BREADING! You won't even MISS a crispy crumb on this chicken. It is SO good!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 Karina Carrel📖 cafedelites
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- oven
- pan
- skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Arrange oven shelf to the middle of the oven. Preheat broiler (or grill in Australia) on medium heat.
2
Season chicken with 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, salt and pepper.
Italian seasoning1 tablespoonpaprika1 teaspoonteaspoon onion powder1/2onion (chopped)1salt (to season)1 pinchpepper (to season)1 pinchfire roasted pepper (fire roasted capsicum, chopped)1crushed red pepper flakes (optional)1 pinch
3
Heat oil in a pan or skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken on both sides until browned and cooked through (about ⏱️ 8 minutes each side). Transfer to a plate; set aside.
4
Cook the onion in the same pan until transparent (about ⏱️ 3-4 minutes) scraping any browned bits form the bottom of the pan, then add in the garlic and cook until fragrant (about ⏱️ 1 minute). Add the fire roasted pepper (or capsicum), crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, crushed red pepper flakes (if including) and remaining Italian seasoning. Give it a good stir to mix well.
teaspoon onion powder1/2onion (chopped)1garlic (minced)4 clovespepper (to season)1 pinchfire roasted pepper (fire roasted capsicum, chopped)1tomato paste (garlic and herb flavoured if possible)2 tablespoonscrushed red pepper flakes (optional)1 pinchItalian seasoning1 tablespoon
5
Bring to a simmer and allow the sauce to thicken while stirring occasionally (about ⏱️ 4 minutes).
6
Arrange the chicken in the sauce and top each breast with 2-3 tablespoons of mozzarella cheese per breast. Transfer to the oven to broil for ⏱️ 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese in browned and bubbling.
7
Garnish with parsley and serve.
Nutrition Facts
calories
287 kcal
fat Content
12 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
4 g
sugar Content
7 g
sodium Content
606 mg
protein Content
32 g
trans Fat Content
0.01 g
cholesterol Content
89 mg
carbohydrate Content
15 g
saturated Fat Content
4 g
unsaturated Fat Content
6 g
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