Smothered Chicken Recipe

Name: Smothered Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds); 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne); 1 tablespoon butter; 1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 1 cup sliced mushrooms (4 ounces); ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (2 ounces); ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded (2 ounces)

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds)
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 cup sliced mushrooms (4 ounces)
½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (2 ounces)
½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded (2 ounces)

1
Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat.
2
Sprinkle both sides of chicken with oregano, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and red pepper.
3
Cook in skillet 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until juice is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.
4
Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm.
5
Melt butter in skillet over medium heat.
6
Cook bell pepper and onion in butter about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
7
Stir in mushrooms.
8
Cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
9
Place chicken in skillet.
10
Spoon vegetables over chicken.
11
Sprinkle cheeses over chicken and vegetables.
12
Remove from heat.
13
Cover and let stand until cheese is melted.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds), 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and more.

Yes, Smothered Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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