CHICKEN MOZZARELLA

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Back in the day, when life revolved around the kids' practices and games and other after-school activities, dinner usually had to be on the table in 30 minutes max. This recipe from Southern Living was one of our 'quick-and-easy' favorites. Prepare a package of long-grain and wild rice, throw some green beans in a saucepan to heat, chop up a few pieces of fruit (or open a can), and you'll have a very acceptable dinner in spite of your crazy schedule! :) Also, whether you're cooking for 1 or 4 or 10, this one is easily adaptable.

Provided by highcotton

Categories     Meat

Time 25m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine, divided
1 (1 1/2 lb) package boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (8 ounce) carton fresh mushrooms
3 -4 green onions
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 slices mozzarella cheese
2 garlic cloves

Steps:

  • Melt 4 tablespoons butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Rinse chicken pieces with cold water and pat dry.
  • When butter has melted and begun to sizzle slightly, add chicken to skillet.
  • Cook chicken approximately 10 minutes, until nicely-browned.
  • Meanwhile, rinse and trim onions; slice thinly, including some green "tops".
  • Clean mushrooms and remove stems; slice caps.
  • When chicken is browned on the outside and appears to be cooked approximately halfway through, turn the pieces over and sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper.
  • Add mushrooms and onions to skillet, along with additional butter if necessary.
  • (Note: The original recipe did not call for extra, but I sometimes have to add a tablespoon or two so that the veggies will sauté properly instead of sticking). Cook approximately 10 additional minutes, until chicken is thoroughly done.
  • Place a slice of cheese on each piece of chicken.
  • Remove to a platter and cover with foil.
  • Allow chicken to sit about 5 minutes until cheese melts.
  • Spoon mushroom mixture over chicken before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.7, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 88.8, Sodium 413.3, Carbohydrate 2.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.9, Protein 22.5

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