Mediterranean Mozzarella Chicken Food

MOZZARELLA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place chicken breasts between 2 sheets of wax paper. Pound each to 1/4 inch thickness. Spread butter/margarine over the inside, then add salt and pepper to taste.
• Place slice of cheese on breast, roll and close with toothpicks. Repeat with each breast. Dip rolled breasts in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Place coated breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
• To Make Sauce: In a saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter and add garlic. Add wine and simmer all together. Pour sauce over chicken and bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes.

CRISPY ITALIAN CHICKEN TOPPED WITH MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Whisk together the flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. In a separate shallow bowl, beat the egg. Place the panko crumbs into a third bowl.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Dip each chicken tender into the seasoned flour, then into the egg; roll in panko crumbs. Pan fry the chicken tenders until golden brown on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken pieces to a baking sheet.
• Heat 2 more tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and stir in the tomatoes, garlic, basil, onion, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Reduce heat and simmer the tomato sauce until it starts to thicken, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of sauce over each chicken piece; top with a half piece of mozzarella cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, 8 to 10 minutes.

MEDITERRANEAN MOZZA-CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cover skillet with lid. Cook 5 to 7 min. on each side or until chicken is done (165ºF), adding onions and zucchini after 5 min.
• Add dressing, tomatoes and olives; cover. Cook on medium-low heat 2 min. or until heated through; stir.
• Top with cheese; cook, covered, 2 min. or until melted.

MEDITERRANEAN MOZZARELLA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat a large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cover skillet with lid. Cook about 5 to 7 minute on each side or until chicken is done, adding onions and zucchini after 5 minute
• Add the dressing, tomatoes and olives; cover. Cook on medium-low heat about 2 minute or until heated through.
• Stir mixture. Top with cheese; cover. Cook 2 minute or until cheese is melted.

HONEY MUSTARD MOZZARELLA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Place the chicken breast halves in a baking dish, and drizzle evenly with honey and mustard. Sprinkle with lemon pepper.
• Bake chicken 25 minutes in the preheated oven. Top each breast half with 2 bacon slice halves, and sprinkle evenly with cheese. Continue baking 10 minutes, or until chicken juices run clear, bacon is crisp, and cheese is bubbly.