Easy Chicken Breast with Vegetables
About this recipe
This Easy Chicken Breast with Vegetables recipe is a simple yet delicious way to enjoy a hearty meal. With just a handful of ingredients, you can whip up a satisfying dish that's perfect for any time of day—be it breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
The combination of tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, and melted mozzarella makes this dish a family favorite. Plus, it all comes together in about 30 minutes, making it a great option for busy weeknights.
Ingredient notes
- Chicken breast: 1 kg (about 2.2 lbs).
- Cherry tomatoes: 100 g (approximately 3.5 oz).
- Mozzarella: 200 g (about 7 oz).
- Parsley is for garnish.
Tips from Dozus Cook’s video
- Dredging the chicken in flour before cooking helps create a nice golden crust.
- Cooking the chicken for 4 minutes on each side ensures it gets a good sear and stays juicy inside.
- Simmering the vegetables with the chicken allows all the flavors to meld together beautifully.
Good to know
- How long does it take to make this dish?
- The total time to make this dish is 30 minutes.
- What is the yield of this recipe?
- This recipe serves 4.
- What should I do to ensure the chicken is cooked properly?
- Cook the chicken in the pan for 4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- What kind of oil should I use for cooking the potatoes?
- You should use olive oil and butter to heat in the pot before adding the potatoes.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Dozus Cook: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 2
Season the chicken breast with salt and black pepper.
- 3
Dredge the chicken in flour, shaking off the excess.
- 4
Cook the chicken in the pan for 4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- 5
In a separate pot, heat olive oil and butter over high heat.
- 6
Add diced potatoes and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 7
Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot, cooking for 4 minutes until softened.
- 8
Add chopped kapia peppers and cherry tomatoes to the pot, stirring to combine.
- 9
Pour in the tomato puree and water, then add thyme, basil, rosemary, and additional salt.
- 10
Stir everything together and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- 11
Transfer the chicken to the pot with vegetables, cover, and cook for a few more minutes.
- 12
Top with mozzarella and place in the oven at 200°C (400°F) for 10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- 13
Garnish with parsley before serving.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The quantity for 'medium potatoes' and 'cherry tomatoes' was inferred from the original caption and transcript, which had slight variations in weight.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Dozus Cook’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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