The dried herbs, garlic powder, and paprika balance out the creaminess from the mozzarella and sweetness of the pineapple.
Author: The Chef
Recipe type: Main
Ingredients
¾ tsp. Italian seasoning
½ tsp. sweet paprika
¼ tsp. garlic powder
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lb.)
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1½ c. shredded mozzarella
2 tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan
4 thin pineapple rounds
¼ c. diced red onion
2 tsp. freshly chopped cilantro
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, combine Italian seasoning, sweet paprika, and garlic powder. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
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.
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 ½ cup mozzarella and remaining Parmesan.
Bake until cheese is melty and chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
Garnish with red onion and cilantro before serving.
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