Mozzarella and Tomato Skillet Chicken
This Mozzarella & Tomato Skillet Chicken dinner is a fuss free way to get dinner on the table. Tender pieces of chicken topped with sliced tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and fresh chopped parsley. A great mid week dinner to serve with a fresh salad or even a pasta dish.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 370kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken fillets
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large tomatoes cut into thin slices
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese sliced
- Small bunch of fresh chopped parsley
- balsamic reduction Enough to just drizzle over finished dish
Instructions
- Season both sides of the chicken fillets with garlic powder, black pepper and salt. Set aside.
- Heat an oven proof large skillet on the stove top over high heat. Add the olive oil and bring to a sizzle for about a minute. Place the chicken fillets in the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes. Flip over and cook other side for a further 3 - 4 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat.
- Cover each chicken fillet with tomato slices and then top with fresh mozzarella cheese. Place the skillet under the broiler/grill in the oven for about 5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and top with fresh parsley and a drizzle of balsamic reduction. Serve immediately.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Mozzarella and Tomato Skillet Chicken
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 370
Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 106mg35%
Sodium 403mg18%
Potassium 678mg19%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 34g68%
Vitamin A 1080IU22%
Vitamin C 15mg18%
Calcium 235mg24%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.