Skillet Chicken Mozzarella Recipe

Skillet Chicken Mozzarella Recipe

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 sweet green pepper, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 zucchini, sliced
  • 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  1. Pound chicken pieces to 1/4-inch (5-mm) thickness. Combine flour and black pepper. Coat chicken with flour mixture.
  2. Saute chicken in hot oil over medium heat until brown, about 5 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Add garlic, pepper, and onion to skillet, and saute until tender. Return chicken to skillet. Add tomatoes and zucchini; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low, cover skillet and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Top chicken with mozzarella and Parmesan, and simmer until cheese melts.