Sizzling Chicken Sorrentino: A Quick Italian Delight
Skillet Chicken Sorrentino features tender chicken breasts topped with prosciutto, sautéed eggplant, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese. It's a delicious Italian dish that's perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup eggplant sliced into rounds
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup prosciutto thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh basil finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the chicken breasts.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add sliced eggplant to the same skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Remove eggplant and place it on the plate with the chicken.
- Layer prosciutto and sautéed eggplant on each chicken breast.
- Pour marinara sauce over the chicken and eggplant, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Cover the skillet and reduce heat to low, cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes until cheese melts.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Serve hot and consider pairing with a light salad or garlic bread.