Cooking Garlic Tomato Chicken with Mozzarella is both simple and satisfying. Follow these straightforward steps to create this delicious meal:

1. Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare Chicken: Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, dried basil, and oregano on both sides.
3. Sauté Garlic: In an oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Cook Chicken: Place the seasoned chicken thighs into the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until browned.
5. Add Tomatoes: Once the chicken is browned, add the halved cherry tomatoes around the chicken in the skillet, allowing them to mingle with the garlic.
6. Transfer to Oven: Place the skillet in the preheated oven, allowing the chicken and tomatoes to bake for 15 minutes.
7. Add Cheese: Remove the skillet from the oven and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the chicken and tomatoes.
8. Broil: Return the skillet to the oven on broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Garnish: Once out of the oven, let it cool slightly, then garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
10. Serve: Your Garlic Tomato Chicken with Mozzarella is ready to be served!

By following these steps, you’ll create a tantalizing meal that everyone will love.