Italian Pineapple Chicken

Name: Italian Pineapple Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each); 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 can (8 ounces) sliced pineapple, drained; 1/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

I created this dish one night when I was in a particular hurry. There is hardly any preparation involved, and everyone who tries it asks for the recipe.—Becky Lohmiller, Monticello, Indiana

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (8 ounces) sliced pineapple, drained
1/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese, optional

Directions

1. Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. Pour salad dressing into a shallow bowl; dip chicken in dressing. In a large skillet, heat oil. Add chicken; cook over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm.
2. Add pineapple slices to the skillet; cook for 30 seconds on each side or until lightly browned. Place a slice on each chicken breast half. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 229 calories, 19g fat (2g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 524mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.

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