Antipasto Baked Smothered Chicken

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• ⅓ cup chopped marinated artichoke hearts
• ⅓ cup chopped salami
• ¼ cup chopped pepperoncini
• 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano, plus more for garnish
• 500g chicken cutlets
• ½ teaspoon ground pepper
• 2 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced

Instructions

Step 1 

Preheat broiler to high.

Step 2

Mix 2 tablespoons oil, artichoke hearts, salami, pepperoncini, vinegar and oregano in a medium bowl.

Step 3

Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large broiler-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with pepper and add to the pan.

Step 4

Cook until starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Turn the chicken over and top each piece with the artichoke mixture and cheese.

Step 5

Transfer the pan to the oven and broil the chicken until the cheese is browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken registers 165 degrees F, 3 to 4 minutes more.

Step 6

Serve the chicken with any pan drippings and oregano, if desired.

Nutrition and Cooking Times

Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 20minutes   Serves: 4

Nutrient Value (per serving):  Calories: 303cal | Protein: 28g | Fat: 20g | Carbohydrates: 3g |