Olive-Mozzarella Chicken Bake |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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All ingredients are just estimated, I really just throw this together without even measuring anything, it is a really tasty dish, I have even made this using skin-on chicken legs it is still wonderful, just make the same as directed only bake a bit longer, if you are an olive-lover then you will love this! :) Ingredients:
1/3 cup flour |
1/2 teaspoon salt (i use seasoned salt) |
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper |
1/4 cup olive oil |
2 tablespoons butter |
6 boneless chicken breasts, cut into large pieces |
1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste) |
1 medium onion, chopped |
1 (8 ounce) can sliced mushrooms |
2 cups pasta sauce (home-made or one 14-ounce jar store-bought) |
1/2-3/4 cup sliced pimento stuffed olive |
6 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese |
Directions:
1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a plastic bag, combine flour, salt and pepper and coat the chicken pieces (shake off any excess flour).
3. In a frypan heat the olive oil with butter.
4. Brown the coated chicken pieces on all sides.
5. Place into prepared 2-quart shallow baking dish.
6. In the same frypan, saute the onion and garlic in the same drippings until tender.
7. Stir in mushrooms, pasta sauce and olives; bring to a simmer for 5-6 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon occasionally.
8. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken pieces.
9. Top with mozza cheese.
10. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until chicken is done.
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