Lightly Smothered Chicken
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
326 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Lightly Smothered Chicken
Description
This recipe begins by sautéing sliced green bell peppers, mushrooms, and onions in olive oil until softened, then adding garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Grilled or sautéd chicken tenders are coated with a mixture of Dijon mustard and honey before being placed in a baking dish. The cooked vegetables are layered over the chicken, followed by a sprinkle of reduced-fat mozzarella cheese. Baking at 350°F melts the cheese and allows the flavors to meld without overcooking the chicken.
The combination of tender chicken, sweet and tangy honey mustard, and earthy vegetables topped with cheese makes this dish hearty but not heavy. It can be served alongside simple sides like rice or vegetables.
The recipe suggests using leftover grilled chicken or cooking the chicken in a pan if preferred. Season chicken simply and cook fully before assembling.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast tenders grilled or pan sauteed, boneless skinless
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 8 ounces mushrooms thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced, or red bell pepper
- 1 yellow onion sliced, large
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- salt to taste, kosher salt
- black pepper to taste, kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese reduced-fat
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Set a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- When the oil is hot add green peppers, mushrooms, and onions.
- Saute until soft and then add garlic, oregano, and salt and pepper. Stir together and set aside.
- In a small bowl whisk together Dijon mustard and honey.
- In an 8x8 pan add the prepared grilled chicken and slather chicken evenly with honey dijon mustard mixture.
- Cover the chicken with the prepared vegetables and sprinkle the top with cheese.
- Add the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Notes
- This recipe is suitable for using leftover grilled chicken or chicken cooked earlier the same day.
- If not grilling chicken, season with salt and pepper and pan-cook before preparing vegetables.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 326 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 326kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 424mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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