Saturday, April 27, 2019

Pineapple Chicken

Better than the photo looks.  :D




Baked Pineapple Chicken
¾ tsp. Italian seasoning
½ tsp. sweet paprika
¼ tsp. garlic powder
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
salt and pepper to taste
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1½ cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
2 Tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
4 thin pineapple rounds (yes, I used chunks because that is what I had) :D
¼ cup diced red onion
2 tsp. freshly chopped cilantro

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  In a small bowl mix the first 3 seasonings.  Season the chicken with salt and pepper.

In a large ovenproof skillet over medium high heat, heat the oil.  Cook the chicken on one side for about 5 minutes or until golden.  Remove from heat and sprinkle the seasoning mix from the bowl on the chicken.  Flip the chicken over in the skillet.

Sprinkle the tops of the chicken with 1 cup mozzarella and most of the parmesan cheese.  Arrange a pineapple round on top of each piece of chicken.  Sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup mozzarella and parmesan.

Bake in the oven until the cheese is melted and the chicken is fully cooked - about 10 minutes.  Garnish with red onion and cilantro if desired.




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