Smothered Chicken Italiano

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Oct. 23, 2022
From Miami, Florida, Mary Kretschmer writes, “This is one of my husband’s favorites and has become an ‘old reliable’ to serve dinner guests. It’s impressive and tasty but so easy to prepare.“
Smothered Chicken Italiano Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the oregano, garlic powder, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; rub over chicken. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chicken in oil for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  2. Transfer to an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine ricotta cheese and remaining salt and pepper; spoon over chicken. Top with tomatoes.
  3. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes. Top with cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or a thermometer reads 170°.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 252 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 341mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1/2 fat.