Smothered Chicken Italiano

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1 cup crushed tomatoes
• 4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese

Recipe

• 1 in a small bowl, combine the oregano, garlic powder, 1/8 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper; rub over chicken.
• 2 in a large nonstick skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, brown chicken in oil for 3-4 minutes on each side.
• 3 transfer to an 11x7 inch baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.
• 4 combine ricotta cheese and remaining salt and pepper; spoon over chicken. top with tomatoes.
• 5 bake, uncovered, at 350f for 15 minutes. top with cheese. bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and chicken juices run clear.