Easy Chicken Mozzarella Skillet Recipe

🍗 Easy Chicken Mozzarella Skillet Recipe

If you want to make a delicious, cheesy, and comforting meal using just one pan, this Chicken Mozzarella Skillet is perfect for you. It’s quick to make, full of flavor, and great for dinner with the family or guests.

With tender chicken, a tasty tomato sauce, and gooey melted mozzarella cheese, this dish feels fancy—but it’s actually really simple to cook.

🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need

Here’s what you need to make it:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or chicken thighs)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (or butter)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or mix of oregano and basil)
• ½ cup marinara or tomato sauce
• 1 cup shredded or sliced mozzarella cheese
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
• Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken

• Cut each chicken breast in half horizontally to make thinner pieces, or pound them to an even thickness.
• Pat dry with paper towels. This helps them cook better.
• Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian herbs.

2. Cook the Chicken

• Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Place the chicken in the hot pan and cook for about 6–7 minutes on each side until golden and fully cooked (the inside should reach 165°F / 74°C).
• Remove the chicken and set it aside on a plate.

3. Make the Tomato Sauce

• In the same skillet, turn the heat to medium.
• Pour in the marinara or tomato sauce.
• Stir it for 1–2 minutes to warm it up and soak up all the flavor left in the pan from the chicken.

4. Add Chicken and Cheese

• Place the cooked chicken back in the skillet and spoon some sauce on top of each piece.
• Add mozzarella cheese on top of each piece of chicken.
• Sprinkle Parmesan cheese if you’re using it.
• Cover the skillet with a lid and let it cook on low heat for 2–3 minutes until the cheese melts.

5. Finish and Serve

• Turn off the heat.
• Sprinkle some fresh basil or parsley on top for a fresh flavor.
• Serve hot with pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or salad.

🧀 Why This Recipe Works

• Quick and easy: Only one pan, and about 30 minutes total.
• Cheesy and comforting: Melted mozzarella makes it extra delicious.
• Customizable: Add veggies or spice it up with chili flakes.

🌿 Variations & Add-Ons

• Add veggies: Sauté spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers in the skillet before the sauce.
• Make it spicy: Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
• Use chicken thighs: They take a little longer to cook, but stay juicy and tender.
• Try pesto: Add a spoon of basil pesto on top before the cheese for extra flavor.

🍽️ What to Serve With It

• Pasta: Toss some spaghetti in the leftover sauce.
• Mashed potatoes: Great for a warm, cozy meal.
• Salad: A light green salad goes perfectly on the side.
• Garlic bread: To soak up every drop of that yummy sauce!

🔁 Make Ahead Tips

• Prep in advance: You can cook the chicken and make the sauce a day before. Just reheat and add cheese when ready to eat.
• Store leftovers: Keep in the fridge for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.

✅ Final Thoughts

This Chicken Mozzarella Skillet is everything you want in a dinner—easy, tasty, and comforting. It looks fancy but is super simple to make. You only need one pan and a few basic ingredients to create a meal that everyone will love.

Try it tonight and enjoy that cheesy, herby goodness!