Skillet Pizza Chicken

• porties: 4 servings
• actieve tijd: 10 minutes
• totale tijd: 20 minutes

Ingrediënten

2 boneless skinless, boneless chicken breasts or 4 cutlets, about 1 1/2 pounds

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus extra for garnish

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

1 1/4 cups marinara sauce, divided

1 cup shredded part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn

Optional toppings: Cooked sausage, pepperoni, tomatoes, olives, baby spinach, artichoke hearts, sliced bell peppers

Instructies

Prepare the chicken: If using whole chicken breasts, slice them in half horizontally to make 4 cutlets. Season the cutlets all over with salt and pepper. Add the flour to a shallow bowl or plate and coat each cutlet in flour, shaking off the excess.

Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add half of the chicken in a single layer and cook until golden brown on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan (you’re just browning one side of the chicken) and place on a plate. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil and cook the remaining chicken pieces in the same manner, transferring them to the plate once browned.

Assemble the dish and heat: Take the skillet off the heat and let cool slightly. Slowly add 1 cup of the marinara, stirring to release any browned bits stuck to the bottom. Return the skillet to the stove and set over medium-low heat. Nestle the cooked chicken in the sauce, browned-side up, then dollop the tops with the remaining 1/4 cup of marinara sauce. Scatter the mozzarella over the top, then cover with foil and cook until the cheese is melted and the chicken registers 165°F in the thickest parts, 3 to 5 minutes. Uncover and remove the skillet from the heat and garnish with basil and black pepper. Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Love the recipe? Leave us stars and a comment below! Simply Recipes / Sara Haas

Voedingswaarde

• Calorieën: 486 kcal
• Totale vet: 21 g
• Verzadigd vet: 6 g
• Onverzadigd vet: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 174 mg
• Natrium: 868 mg
• Totale koolhydraten: 31 g
• Voedingsvezels: 3 g
• Totale suikers: 6 g
• Eiwit: 40 g