Description
A quick and healthy meal that’s packed with protein from chicken and topped with creamy mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place in the skillet. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Pour marinara sauce over the chicken and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Cover the skillet and let the cheese melt for about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy a quick, healthy meal.
Notes
Fresh mozzarella will give a creamy, delightful texture. Use caution not to overcook the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 85mg