Low-Carb Mozzarella Chicken

Ingredients:

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 Tblsp butter or olive oil

Salt and pepper

1 onion, diced
6 Tblsp minced garlic (adjust to taste)

2 cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes

2 cans crushed tomatoes

1/2 small can tomato paste

2 Tblsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 cup shredded mozzarella

Preparation:

1. Use a meat tenderizer or needler to flatten chicken breasts. Cut in half, if needed, based on size of breasts.

2. Salt and pepper both sides of chicken breasts.  

3. Saute chicken breasts in skillet until completely cooked through. Set aside.

4. In same skillet, saute onion until clear, then add garlic and saute for another 2-3 minutes.

5. Add tomatoes, tomato paste and seasonings. Stir until combined. Bring to a simmer so that sauce thickens some.

6. If smooth sauce is desired, pulse ingredients in food processor or blender.

7. Spread a little of the sauce on the bottom of an 8 1/2 x 11 baking dish. Arrange chicken breasts in the dish on top of sauce.

8. Top chicken with remaining sauce, then sprinkle with cheese.

9. Place in oven at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, then turn to broil to brown cheese, if desired.

10. Serve with noodles or thinly sliced and sauted yellow squash.