Twenty Minute Chicken

A quick and tasty chicken dish, cooked first on the stove with onions and mushrooms, then popped into the oven for a few minutes to melt cheese on top.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 219 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ¼ cup olive oil
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 clove garlic, chopped (Optional)
• ½ large onion, chopped
• 3 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
• 2 (10 ounce) packages sliced fresh button mushrooms

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Wash chicken breasts, pat dry with paper towels, and cut each breast in half. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken briefly, turning until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, in another large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Stir in mushrooms, onions, and garlic, if using; cook until they are nice and soft, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Pour contents of both skillets into a baking dish, sprinkle cheese over the top, and bake about 5 minutes.