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    Mediterranean Mozzarella Chicken

    Published: Jul 23, 2020 · Modified: Jul 12, 2022 by Radwa. Leave a Comment

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    This easy Mediterranean Mozzarella Chicken recipe is packed with Mediterranean flavours and Mozzarella cheese for a healthy family dinner.

    It is a superb way to make a beautifully tender and delicious baked chicken breasts casserole with mozzarella and tomato.

    Mediterranean Mozzarella Chicken

    This recipe makes a lovely weekend dinner as it is or alongside some grilled vegetables, rice or mashed potato (if you are not on a low carb diet) for a whole filling meal.

    baked chicken breast with mozzarella

    The Best Mediterranean Mozzarella Chicken Recipe Ever

    This recipe is so easy; you will make this chicken casserole using one baking tray in less than 50 minutes. Simply put the tomato, olive oil and chopped spring onion together along with spices then toss the chicken in the mixture and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top then bake.

    Mediterranean Mozzarella Chicken

    Mediterranean Mozzarella Chicken Ingredients

    Ingredients

    The ingredients for this Chicken Casserole recipe are so simple; you will find all the exact measurements in the recipe card below.

    • Extra virgin olive oil
    • Cherry tomatoes
    • Chopped spring onion
    • Mozzarella

    Spices

    • Fresh spring thyme
    • Salt
    • Ground black pepper
    • Chilli powder 
    • Garlic powder
    • Paprika

    How To Make Mediterranean Mozzarella Chicken Recipe

    steps of making the recipe by photos
    1. Wash the chicken and pat them with a kitchen towel.
    2. Cut the chicken breasts lengthwise then arrange them in an ovenproof baking dish.
    3. Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, chilli powder and fresh thyme leaves on both sides.
    4. Pour a tiny stream of olive oil over each chicken breast then add the chopped spring onion on the top of each one.
    5. Add the tomatoes between the chicken breasts in the baking dish.
    6. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously over them.
    7. Bake at 210C for 30 minutes then cover the top with foil and continue baking for another 15 minutes.
    8. Garnish with some chopped parsley (optional).
    9. Serve hot.
    Mediterranean Mozzarella Chicken

    Tips and Variations

    • Use cheddar cheese instead of Mozzarella.
    • If you don't like to use thyme, simply replace it with basil or rosemary.
    • Add more or less Chilli powder depending on how hot you like your chicken to be.
    • Add more veggies, such as chopped onion, bell pepper or parsley.
    • You can use chicken breast with bones on. However, they will take much more time to fully be baked.

    How To Serve

    Serve with sauteed whole mushroom.

    Storage

    To store: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for a couple of days, and it can be reheated easily when needed.

    Freeze: You can freeze this chicken dish for 1-2 months, as long as they are stored in an airtight container.

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    baked chicken with mozzarella and tomato

    Recipe Card

    Chicken Casserole
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    Mediterranean Mozzarella Chicken

    This easy Mediterranean Mozzarella Chicken recipe is packed with Mediterranean flavours and Mozzarella cheese for a healthy family dinner.
    Course Dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 45 minutes minutes
    Total Time 50 minutes minutes
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 74kcal
    Author Radwa

    Equipment

    • Baking pan
    • Measuring spoons
    • Measuring cups

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • ½ cup cherry tomatoes
    • ¼ cup chopped spring onion
    • ½ cup mozzarella

    Spices

    • 2 fresh spring thyme
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • pinch of chilli powder

    Instructions

    • Wash the chicken and pat them with a kitchen towel.
    • Cut the chicken breasts lengthwise then arrange them in an ovenproof baking dish.
    • Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, chilli powder and fresh thyme leaves on both sides.
    • Pour a tiny stream of olive oil over each chicken breast then add the chopped spring onion on the top of each one.
    • Add the tomatoes between the chicken breasts in the baking dish.
    • Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously over them.
    • Bake at 210C for 30 minutes then cover the top with foil and continue baking for another 15 minutes.
    • Garnish with some chopped parsley (optional).
    • Serve hot.

    Notes

    • Use cheddar cheese instead of Mozzarella.
    • If you don't like to use thyme, simply replace it with basil or rosemary.
    • Add more or less Chilli powder depending on how hot you like your chicken to be.
    • Add more veggies, such as chopped onion, bell pepper or parsley.
    • You can use chicken breast with bones on. However, they will take much more time to fully be baked.
    To store: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for a couple of days, and it can be reheated easily when needed.
    Freeze: You can freeze this chicken dish for 1-2 months, as long as they are stored in an airtight container.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 255mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 207IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg
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