How long does Chicken Margherita take?

55 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Chicken Margherita serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

What do I need to make Chicken Margherita?

6 Chicken Breast Fillet, ½ cup Tomato Puree, 1½ cup Mozzarella Cheese, 4 Tomato, 2 tbsp Olive Oil, 2 tbsp Basil Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Margherita?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Chicken Margherita?

About 659 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Chicken Margherita

Name: Chicken Margherita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 Tomato; As Required Salt; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 8 cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped; 2 tbsp Basil Leaves, Julienne; ½ cup Tomato Puree; 1¼ tsp Salt; 1 tsp Sugar; ½ cup Water; 6 Chicken Breast Fillet; 2 pinch Salt; 2 pinch Black Pepper Powder; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 2 tbsp Oil; 1½ cup Mozzarella Cheese, Grated; 1 Tomato, Slices; 1 tbsp Basil Leaves, Julienne

55 min
not spicy
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 40 min

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9 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Pollo Margherita · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & Gravies Low carb High protein Gluten-free

Chicken margherita, or pollo margherita: seared chicken breast baked on a fresh tomato basil sauce under mozzarella. Serves 4, 55 minutes, step-by-step video.

High protein

You’ll need: Oven, Air Fryer

Good for: Party

Ingredients

15 items

4 people

Tomato4
SaltAs Required
Olive Oil4 tbsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped8 cloves
Basil Leaves, Julienne3 tbsp
Tomato Puree½ cup
Salt1¼ tsp
Sugar1 tsp
Water½ cup
Chicken Breast Fillet6
Salt2 pinch
Black Pepper Powder2 pinch
Oil2 tbsp
Mozzarella Cheese, Grated1½ cup
Tomato, Slices1

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	659kcal	2636kcal
Protein	62g	248g
Carbohydrate	12g	47g
Fat	39g	156g
Fibre	2.3g	9.2g
Sugar	6.4g	26g

Cookd masalas for chicken breast fillet

Method

1
Score and blanch the tomatoes, keep them in ice cold water.
TomatoSalt
2
Peel the skin, deseed it and chop it into chunky dices.
3
Heat olive oil in a pan, add garlic and saute it for a few seconds. Add the basil and cook it for a few seconds. Add the chopped tomatoes and saute for a minute.
Olive OilGarlicBasil Leaves
4
Add the tomato puree, salt and sugar. Mix it well, add water, bring it to a boil. Cover and simmer the sauce for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Tomato PureeSaltSugarWater
5
Season the chicken with salt, crushed black pepper and oil.
Chicken Breast FilletSaltBlack Pepper PowderOlive Oil
6
Heat oil in a non-stick pan, sear the chicken to a golden brown colour on both sides.
Oil
7
In a baking dish or skillet, apply sauce at the base, place the chicken over the sauce
8
Generously add mozzarella cheese on top. Place a roundel of tomato on each chicken breast, sprinkle julienned basil on top.
Mozzarella CheeseTomatoBasil Leaves
9
Bake it in the oven till the cheese is slightly golden brown. Serve it hot.

Before you start

How long does Chicken Margherita take?: 55 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Chicken Margherita serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Chicken Margherita vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Chicken Margherita spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Chicken Margherita?: 6 Chicken Breast Fillet, ½ cup Tomato Puree, 1½ cup Mozzarella Cheese, 4 Tomato, 2 tbsp Olive Oil, 2 tbsp Basil Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Margherita?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Chicken Margherita?: About 659 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.