Smoked Mozzarella Skillet Chicken

This smoked mozzarella skillet chicken recipe takes pounded breasts, cooks them quickly in a cast-iron skillet, then melts smoked mozzarella over top.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 319 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 (8 ounce) package smoked mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place chicken breasts on a work surface; cover with waxed paper. Pound each breast with the smooth side of a meat mallet to an even thickness; sprinkle both sides with oregano, onion powder, and salt.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add breasts; cook for about 4 minutes. Flip; cook about 3 minutes more. Top breasts with sliced mozzarella. Cover the skillet; cook until cheese has melted and chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 2 to 3 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into centers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Step 3

Transfer breasts to plates; cool before serving, 1 minute.