Description
Tender chicken breasts seared in garlic butter and topped with a bubbling blend of melted mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F (200C) or prepare your broiler.
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil and butter in an oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Lower heat to medium and stir in minced garlic for 2 minutes.
- Top each breast with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Transfer skillet to oven/broiler for 3-5 minutes until cheese is bubbly and brown.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet to Oven
- Cuisine: Italian-American