Cheesy Roasted Garlic and Tomato Chicken
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this irresistible Cheesy Roasted Garlic and Tomato Chicken! This dish combines tender, golden-seared chicken breasts with the juicy sweetness of roasted cherry tomatoes and the rich, savory flavor of garlic paste made from oven-roasted cloves. Topped with a blanket of gooey, melted mozzarella cheese and finished with a fresh burst of fragrant basil, every bite is packed with comforting, Mediterranean-inspired goodness. Perfectly seasoned with a blend of paprika, oregano, and black pepper, and baked to bubbly perfection, this recipe is as simple as it is decadent. Serve it alongside crusty bread, fluffy rice, or a crisp green salad for an unforgettable meal. Ready in under an hour, it’s a one-pan masterpiece ideal for family dinners or casual entertaining alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 8 cloves Garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1.5 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Line a large baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
Peel the garlic cloves and place them in a small piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, wrap tightly, and place in the oven to roast for about 20 minutes, or until soft and fragrant.
While the garlic is roasting, season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried oregano on both sides.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden-brown but not cooked through. Set aside.
Place the cherry tomatoes in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and toss to coat evenly.
Nestle the seared chicken breasts among the tomatoes in the baking dish.
Once the garlic is roasted, remove it from the oven, carefully unwrap the foil, and mash the cloves into a paste using a fork.
Spread the roasted garlic paste evenly over the tops of the chicken breasts.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the chicken and tomatoes.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C) and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Serve hot with a side of crusty bread, rice, or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2161 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 104.1 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.6 g | 173% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 692 mg | 231% | |
| Sodium | 4043 mg | 176% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.3 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.0 g | ||
| Protein | 260.9 g | 522% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1379 mg | 106% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 894 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
