Italian Essentials Easypeasy Mozzarella Chicken Recipes

ITALIAN ESSENTIALS: EASY/PEASY MOZZARELLA CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. PREP/PREPARE
• 2. You will need a small ovenproof dish to make this recipe.
• 3. Here is the marinara I used but use whatever you have on hand. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/italian-essentials-awesome-marinara-sauce.html?r=2
• 4. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
• 5. Place rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 360f (185c).
• 6. Add the marinara sauce to the bottom of the baking dish.
• 7. Place the chicken breast on top of the sauce.
• 8. Sprinkle with the dry spices, and salt
• 9. Add the chopped olives.
• 10. Add the bell peppers, if using
• 11. Cover with the prosciutto, if using.
• 12. Cover with the cheese.
• 13. Place into the preheated oven until the chicken is cooked through, and the cheese is bubbly, and beginning to brown, about 25 - 27 minutes.
• 14. PLATE/PRESENT
• 15. Top with some freshly shredded parmesan cheese, and serve while nice and hot with some crusty bread, and other sides. Enjoy.
• 16. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

CRISPY ITALIAN CHICKEN TOPPED WITH MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Whisk together the flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. In a separate shallow bowl, beat the egg. Place the panko crumbs into a third bowl.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Dip each chicken tender into the seasoned flour, then into the egg; roll in panko crumbs. Pan fry the chicken tenders until golden brown on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken pieces to a baking sheet.
• Heat 2 more tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and stir in the tomatoes, garlic, basil, onion, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Reduce heat and simmer the tomato sauce until it starts to thicken, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of sauce over each chicken piece; top with a half piece of mozzarella cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, 8 to 10 minutes.

APPETIZER ESSENTIALS: MOZZARELLA CHICKEN BITES

Steps:

• PREP/PREPARE
• Gather your ingredients.
• Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 375f (190c).
• Mix the chicken, onion powder, hot sauce, colby cheese, and mayonnaise in a small bowl.
• Season with a bit of salt and pepper, to taste.
• Cut the pizza dough into rounds, about 2-inches in diameter.
• Add the pastry rounds to a mini cupcake pan.
• Add to the oven and precook for 5 minutes.
• Remove from oven, allow to slightly cool, and then fill with a heaping teaspoon of the chicken.
• Top with some mozzarella.
• Return to the oven, increase the temperature to 400f (205c), and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 6 - 8 minutes.
• PLATE/PRESENT
• Serve on a platter while still warm, and watch them disappear. Enjoy.
• Keep the faith, and keep cooking.