Skillet Chicken Mozzarella

This flavorful combination of chicken is quick and easy to fix and cook in the skillet. Use the thinly sliced chicken breasts in this recipe or slice regular chicken breast halves to make the thinner fillets. Serve this tasty chicken dish with hot cooked angel hair pasta or cooked rice and a green salad.

Prep Time: 18 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 48 minutes

Ingredients:

4 small boneless chicken breast halves, without skin
2 tablespoons flour
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 bell pepper, red or green, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, sliced
1 large can (28 ounces) tomatoes, diced
2 medium zucchini, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

Cut each breast in half horizontally to make fillets, place between sheets of plastic wrap, and gently pound to 1/4-inch thickness. Combine the flour and black pepper in a small bowl. Dip the chicken into the flour and coat each piece thoroughly.

In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the chicken in the oil until brown, about 5 minutes on each side. Transfer the chicken to a plate.

Add the garlic, peppers and onions to the skillet, and saute the vegetables until they are tender. Return the chicken to the skillet. Add the tomatoes and zucchini. Heat the mixture to boiling. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet and simmer for 15 minutes.

Top the chicken with mozzarella and Parmesan,and simmer until the cheese melts.