Pineapple Baked Chicken

Pineapple Baked Chicken

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

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 � 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.