easy italian skillet chicken

nn, VA
Updated on Sep 5, 2013

a quick and easy dinner idea

prep time 5 Min
cook time 15 Min
method ---
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

  • Step 1
    Cut 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.
  • Step 2
    Spread flour on a rimmed plate, then dredge chicken in flour and tap off excess
  • Step 3
    Melt 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.
  • Step 4
    When 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.
  • Step 5
    Sprinkle 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
  • Step 6
    Can be served with cooked spagetti or as is with a salad on the side-YUM

Discover More

Category: Chicken
Culture: Italian
Keyword: #roasted
Keyword: #PEPPERS
Keyword: #Fried

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