Chicken Sorrentino

Step 1

In a large skillet pan add a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and add finely chopped onion.Simmer for a few minutes on medium heat.

Step 2

Add tomato puree + 1/2 cup water to thin out the sauce. Add an extra 1/4 cups water if you're using hard Mozzarela cheese (see notes).Simmer for about 5 minutes on low heat.

Step 3

Add salt and and just a few basil leaves. You should still have some left to add later.

Step 4

Cut chicken breast in large cubes.

Step 5

Place chicken cubes in a big bowl and toss with flour.Mix well, making sure all chicken cubes are well dredged with flour.

Step 6

In a large skillet pan heat olive oil. Once oil is hot (but not burning!) add chicken cube shaking off excess flour.

Step 7

Add salt.

Step 8

Once nice and brown on one side flip them with a spatula to get an even golden color on each side.

Step 9

Once chicken is all browned, add previously cooked tomato sauce. Mix well.

Step 10

Top with fresh Mozzarella cut in cubes and a few basil leaves.Turn the heat an low and let it simmer for a mere minute or two until all flavors are well combined and Mozzarella has slightly melted.

Step 11

Garnish with more basil if you prefer.