Italian Style Chicken Mozzarella Skillet

• Meat

  • 2 Chicken breasts, large

• Produce

  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1 Onion, medium
  • 1 tsp Oregano, dried
  • 2 14oz cans Tomatoes

• Condiments

  • 3 tbsp Basil pesto

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 lb Linguine pasta, cooked

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Salt and pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil

• Dairy

  • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese

• Liquids

  • 1/2 cup Water

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Description

Directions

• Heat 1 Tbs oil in a large cast iron or other oven proof skillet, over medium high heat.
• Season the chicken then cook on both sides, until browned and fully cooked. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
• Add the other 1 Tbs olive oil to the skillet, and heat.
• Add the onions, and cook until softened. Add the garlic and cook another minute.
• Add the water and deglaze the skillet, scraping up the flavor from the bottom.
• Add the tomatoes, basil pesto, dried oregano, salt and pepper, and stir until fully combined.
• Bring the sauce to a simmer, and allow to cook a further 10 minutes on low. (Now is a good time to cook your pasta)
• Taste test the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary.
• Add the chicken back into the skillet, and submerge in the sauce.
• Top with cheese (use more or less, as to your own taste), and melt until the broiler until browned on top.
• Serve with cooked linguine.
• Devour.