Pineapple Baked Chicken

By cgipe

Ingredients

• 3/4 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp. sweet paprika
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lb.)
• Kosher salt
• 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella
• 2 tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan
• small can pineapple rounds

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°.
Season chicken with salt and pepper.
In a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Cook chicken on one side until golden, about 5 minutes. Season uncooked side with italian seasoning, paprika, and garlic powder.
Remove from pan and put in oven dish.
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. Top with Italian seasoning.
Bake until cheese is melty and chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.