easy italian skillet chicken
a quick and easy dinner idea
prep time
5 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
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yield
4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 - 6-8 ounce boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1-1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 - plum tomatoes, diced
- 8 ounces jar roasted red peppers, drained and sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup shredded provolone or mozzerella cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons basil
How To Make easy italian skillet chicken
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Step 1Cut each chicken breast in half with a sharp chef’s knife, making two slices out of each breast (or have butcher do it). Season chicken all over with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
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Step 2Spread flour on a rimmed plate, then dredge chicken in flour and tap off excess
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Step 3Melt the butter and the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the butter is melted, add the chicken and cook until browned on one side, about 2 minutes. Flip the pieces, and brown the other side, about 2 minutes more.
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Step 4When the chicken is browned, pour the tomatoes, roasted peppers, oregano, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt into skillet. Bring to a simmer, and cook until the ingredients come together as a sauce, about 5 minutes.
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Step 5Sprinkle the chicken with the cheese and shredded basil, Cover the skillet, and simmer just until the cheese melts and the chicken is cooked through, about 2 minutes more
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Step 6Can be served with cooked spagetti or as is with a salad on the side-YUM
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