One Pan Italian Chicken Skillet

  • September 18, 2014
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  • 5 from 5 votes
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An incredibly easy One Pan Italian Chicken Skillet that can be made in 15 minutes or less! Serve alongside a salad or over pasta.

chicken with tomatoes and mozzarella

A simple dish can taste so good. Especially a one pot dinner. Easy dinner. Easy clean up. Just how I like it. 

This dish takes only 15 minutes to make start to finish and is incredibly easy. Simply sauté chicken and garlic, stir in crushed tomato and simmer. Sprinkle with basil, Parmesan cheese and mozzarella. Place under the broiler until your cheese in melted. Done. How easy is that?? 

Italian Chicken Skillet

For the recipe I used skinless boneless chicken breast. One of the most important things about this dish is starting with a thin chicken breast. Starting with a thin slice of chicken shortens the cooking time and provides a tender chicken breast.

You don’t have to make your own tomato sauce for this recipe. The sauce simmers with the chicken creating a thick flavorful tomato sauce. The crushed tomatoes turn into a thick creamy sauce/paste that is sweet and full of flavor. I added some crushed red peppers for a little heat. If you do not like spice just omit. 

I used mini mozzarella because that is what I had on hand. You can always substitute pre-shredded mozzarella cheese to save some time slicing.

One Pan Italian Chicken Skillet

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How to make this One Pan Italian Chicken Skillet

  • Start by adding olive oil to an oven safe skillet. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Saute chicken until fully cooked flipping halfway. Takes about 8 minutes.
  • Add in sliced garlic and saute for a minute. Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer. This takes about 1-2 minutes.
  • Take off the heat and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  • Place under the broiler for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately!

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What to serve with this Italian Chicken Skillet

This Italian Chicken Skillet goes wonderfully with fresh pasta, crusty bread for dipping and a nice side salad!

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One Pan Italian Chicken Skillet

5 from 5 votes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
A simple One Pan Italian Chicken Skillet that can be made in less that 15 minutes!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 thinly sliced chicken breast Equal to 1 Pound
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 garlic cloves sliced
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 16 slices mini mozzarella
  • 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Add olive oil to an oven safe skillet. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Saute chicken until fully cooked flipping halfway. Takes about 8 minutes.
  • Add in sliced garlic and saute for a minute.
  • Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer. This takes about 1-2 minutes.
  • Take off the heat and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  • Place under the broiler for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately!
Nutrition Facts
One Pan Italian Chicken Skillet
Amount Per Serving
Calories 472 Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 145mg48%
Sodium 510mg22%
Potassium 1022mg29%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 62g124%
Vitamin A 235IU5%
Vitamin C 9mg11%
Calcium 55mg6%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Chicken Breast, Easy chicken recipe, Easy Weeknight Dinner, One Pan Italian Chicken Skillet