italian essentials: easy/peasy mozzarella chicken

Name: Italian Essentials: Easy/Peasy Mozzarella Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ## PLAN/PURCHASE; 1/4 cup(s) marinara sauce, homemade, or store bought; 1 large chicken breast, skinless, boneless; 1/8 teaspoon(s) dried basil; 1/8 teaspoon(s) dried parsley; 1/8 teaspoon(s) dried oregano; 1/8 teaspoon(s) salt, kosher variety, fine grind; 5 - 6 pitted green olives, sliced; 1/4 cup(s) mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded; ## OPTIONAL ITEMS; 1/4 medium red or green bell pepper, diced; 2 slice(s) prosciutto; freshly shredded parmesan cheese, for garnish

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Jun 27, 2020

This is a simple dish that my Aunt Josephine always made six at a time in large glass baking dishes and served it family style with freshly made Italian bread. Ah, the memories. I am making it in individual baking dishes, because I love the presentation… We eat first with our eyes. This is an easy/peasy dish to make with ingredients you probably have lurking about your kitchen. I added a few optional items, but if you do not have them, no worries. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Bake

yield 1 serving(s)

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
1/4 cup marinara sauce, homemade, or store bought
1 large chicken breast, skinless, boneless
1/8 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon dried parsley
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon salt, kosher variety, fine grind
5 - 6 pitted green olives, sliced
1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded
OPTIONAL ITEMS
1/4 medium red or green bell pepper, diced
2 slices prosciutto
freshly shredded parmesan cheese, for garnish

How To Make italian essentials: easy/peasy mozzarella chicken

Step 1

PREP/PREPARE

Step 2

You will need a small ovenproof dish to make this recipe.
Step 3

Here is the marinara I used but use whatever you have on hand. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/italian-essentials-awesome-marinara-sauce.html?r=2
Step 4

Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
Step 5

Place rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 360f (185c).
Step 6

Add the marinara sauce to the bottom of the baking dish.
Step 7

Place the chicken breast on top of the sauce.
Step 8

Sprinkle with the dry spices, and salt
Step 9

Add the chopped olives.
Step 10

Add the bell peppers, if using
Step 11

Cover with the prosciutto, if using.
Step 12

Cover with the cheese.
Step 13

Place into the preheated oven until the chicken is cooked through, and the cheese is bubbly, and beginning to brown, about 25 – 27 minutes.
Step 14

PLATE/PRESENT
Step 15

Top with some freshly shredded parmesan cheese, and serve while nice and hot with some crusty bread, and other sides. Enjoy.
Step 16

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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