Pineapple Baked Chicken
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| Pineapple Baked Chicken |
INGREDIENTS
1. 2 tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan
2. 4 thin pineapple rounds
3. 1/4 c. diced red onion
4. 2 tsp. freshly chopped cilantro
5. 3/4 tsp. Italian seasoning
6. 1/2 tsp. sweet paprika
7. 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
8. 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lb.)
9. Kosher salt
10.Freshly ground black pepper
11.2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
12.1 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella
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| Pineapple Baked Chicken |
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, combine Italian seasoning, sweet paprika, and garlic powder. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
2. In a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Cook chicken on top side until golden, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and sprinkle all over with seasoning mixture.
3. Sprinkle tops of chicken with 1 cup mozzarella and most of Parmesan. Arrange a pineapple round on top of each piece of chicken. Sprinkle with remaining ½ cup mozzarella and remaining Parmesan.
4. Bake until cheese is melty and chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
5. Garnish with red onion and cilantro before serving.