CHEESY SMOTHERED CHICKEN

 This chicken is simple and pretty quick to fix - you can dress it up, for company or keep it simple for weeknights. 

INGREDIENTS:

2 chicken breast halves

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 packet Ranch seasoning*

8 oz sour cream

1+ cups shredded mozzarella

1/4 cup bread crumbs

Pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

1 - Set oven to 350º

2 - Slice chicken breast halves into 2 thinner ‘cutlets’ with a sharp knife.**

3 - In a medium bowl mix next 3 ingredients until well-combined.

4 - Place chicken in a rectangular baking dish spritzed with olive oil.

5 - Top chicken with sour cream mix.

6 - Sprinkle mozzarella evenly on the chicken.

7 - Sprinkle bread crumbs on top of chicken. Spritz w/olive oil.

8 - Bake at 350º for 30 - 35 minutes.

NOTES:

*If you don’t like Ranch, you can use garlic powder, oregano, parsley for spices instead.

**It’s easier to slice the chicken into cutlets if it’s still a little ‘frosty’.

Serve with peas or Italian green beans or a mixed salad.