Cheesy Italian Artichoke Chicken
This simple chicken dish is surprisingly full of flavor considering how quick and easy it is to prepare. Be sure to use fresh mozzarella cheese for the best melt!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 612kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ Pounds boneless chicken breasts about 3 to 4 boneless breasts
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
- 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 14 ounces jar marinated artichoke hearts quartered and drained
- 12 whole cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ Cup capers
- 8 ounce mozzarella cheese fresh
- 3 leaves fresh basil chiffonade
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- In a large bowl, stir together artichokes, tomatoes, garlic, capers and Italian seasoning. Set aside.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large, oven-safe skillet, over medium/high heat. Add chicken. Cook chicken until nicely browned on one side. Flip chicken over.
- Pour artichoke mixture over and around chicken. Top everything with sliced mozzarella.
- Remove pan from stove and place in oven. Bake, until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- If desired, broil for 2-3 minutes to brown cheese.
- Top with fresh basil just before serving.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 612kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 1434mg | Potassium: 453mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1588IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 354mg | Iron: 3mg