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Thin chicken cutlets simmered in tomatoes and topped with melting mozzarella and basil. Serves 2 · estimated 27 minutes including prep. Use thin cutlets, not thick whole breasts. The recipe is the chicken main itself; no side is counted or included.
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- 5-Ingredient DinnersThin chicken cutlets simmered in tomatoes and topped with melting mozzarella and basil.
- Know before you startUse thin cutlets, not thick whole breasts. The recipe is the chicken main itself; no side is counted or included.
Ingredient notes
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Before you shop. Use thin cutlets, not thick whole breasts. The recipe is the chicken main itself; no side is counted or included.
The ingredient count. Exactly five purchased ingredients in the base recipe. Oil, condiments and garnishes count; only water is excluded. Optional variations and side dishes change the list.
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5-Ingredient Chicken Tomato Mozzarella
Thin chicken cutlets simmered in tomatoes and topped with melting mozzarella and basil.
- Prep
- 7 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 27 min
- Serves
- 2
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Equipment
- 12-inch stainless steel skilletSee our pick →
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Instructions
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Brown
Pat chicken dry. Heat oil in a lidded skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken for 2–3 minutes per side.
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Simmer
Add tomatoes, bring to a simmer and cover. Cook over medium-low heat for 7–9 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F / 74°C.
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Melt
Lay mozzarella over chicken, cover and cook for 2 minutes until melted. If the sauce is very watery, simmer uncovered briefly before adding cheese.
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Finish
Tear basil over the top and serve. Bread or rice is optional and would add another ingredient and preparation time.
Recipe notes
- Timing: Use thin cutlets, not thick whole breasts. The recipe is the chicken main itself; no side is counted or included. Preparation, preheating and any rest explicitly stated in this method are included in the total estimate. Follow doneness and package directions if they require longer.
- Recipe status: Newly authored for this collection and not yet kitchen-tested. Cooking times are estimates.
- Recipe-page cover: A text recipe card. The Pinterest pin uses an AI-generated editorial food illustration in the style of the earlier collection, not a photograph of a kitchen-tested dish.
- Nutrition: Not calculated for this recipe.
Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.
Equipment for this recipe
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Easy variations
- Different cheese: Replace mozzarella with sliced provolone.
- Larger batches: Scale ingredient quantities with the serving controls. Use sufficient pan or basket space and allow more time for extra batches; instruction text describes the base batch.
How to store and reheat
- For this recipe: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Chill promptly: Refrigerate perishable food in shallow covered containers at 40°F / 4°C or below within 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F / 32°C. Follow the shorter storage period stated above or on an opened ingredient; previously cooked ingredients keep their original storage deadline.
- Reheating: If reheating cooked leftovers, heat the portion thoroughly to 165°F / 74°C. Keep cold toppings separate. Follow any stricter package directions.
Frequently asked questions
What should I know before making 5-ingredient chicken tomato mozzarella?
Use thin cutlets, not thick whole breasts. The recipe is the chicken main itself; no side is counted or included.
Can I make it ahead?
Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Has this recipe been kitchen-tested?
Not yet. This is a newly authored recipe with estimated timing. Check the stated doneness, safe internal temperatures where given, and ingredient package instructions.