Mediterranean Mozzarella Chicken Recipes

MOZZARELLA CHICKEN

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This is a great change from the usual chicken.

Provided by Amber Lazier

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
¼ cup butter
salt and pepper to taste
4 slices mozzarella cheese
1 egg, beaten
2 cups all-purpose flour for coating
1 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
¼ cup butter
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 cup dry white wine

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place chicken breasts between 2 sheets of wax paper. Pound each to 1/4 inch thickness. Spread butter/margarine over the inside, then add salt and pepper to taste.
Place slice of cheese on breast, roll and close with toothpicks. Repeat with each breast. Dip rolled breasts in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Place coated breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
To Make Sauce: In a saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter and add garlic. Add wine and simmer all together. Pour sauce over chicken and bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 809.7 calories, Carbohydrate 70.1 g, Cholesterol 193.9 mg, Fat 32.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 46 g, SaturatedFat 18.6 g, Sodium 633.2 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN

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Sauteed chicken simmered in a sauce of tomatoes, olives, white wine, garlic, and herbs. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association. Preparation time: 20 minutes.

Provided by Robyn Webb

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup diced onion
3 cups tomatoes, chopped
½ cup white wine
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
½ cup kalamata olives
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Heat the oil and 2 tablespoons white wine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and saute about 4 to 6 minutes each side, until golden. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Saute garlic in pan drippings for 30 seconds, then add onion and saute for 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Lower heat, add 1/2 cup white wine and simmer for 10 minutes. Add thyme and basil and simmer for 5 more minutes.
Return chicken to skillet and cover. Cook over low heat until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside. Add olives and parsley to the skillet and cook for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 268.1 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

MEDITERRANEAN MOZZA-CHICKEN

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This smart recipe for mozza-chicken means you'll be making lotsa chicken. Tuscan dressing and melty cheese means they'll ask for this one again.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 28m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.)
1 red onion, cut lengthwise in half, then sliced crosswise
1 zucchini, chopped
1/4 cup KRAFT Tuscan House Italian Dressing
1/2 cup halved grape tomatoes
1/2 cup pitted black olives
1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Steps:

Heat large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cover skillet with lid. Cook 5 to 7 min. on each side or until chicken is done (165ºF), adding onions and zucchini after 5 min.
Add dressing, tomatoes and olives; cover. Cook on medium-low heat 2 min. or until heated through; stir.
Top with cheese; cook, covered, 2 min. or until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 540 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 33 g