Name: Smoked Mozzarella Skillet Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 (8 ounce) package smoked mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced

Smoked Mozzarella Skillet Chicken Recipe

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (8 ounce) package smoked mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced

Directions

Step 1: Place chicken breasts on a flat surface and cover them with waxed paper. Using the smooth side of a meat mallet, gently pound each breast to an even thickness. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with oregano, onion powder, and salt.

Step 2: Heat the olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for about 4 minutes on one side.

Step 3: Flip the chicken breasts over and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Then, top each breast with slices of smoked mozzarella cheese.

Step 4: Cover the skillet with a lid and continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the chicken is fully cooked. The chicken should no longer be pink in the center, and the juices should run clear. You can check the internal temperature using an instant-read thermometer - it should read at least 165F (74C).

Step 5: Transfer the chicken breasts to plates and allow them to cool for about 1 minute before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

Calories: 319
Fat: 18g (23% DV)
Saturated Fat: 8g (42% DV)
Cholesterol: 95mg (32% DV)
Sodium: 848mg (37% DV)
Total Carbohydrates: 3g (1% DV)
Dietary Fiber: 0g (1% DV)
Protein: 34g (67% DV)
Vitamin C: 1mg (1% DV)
Calcium: 26mg (2% DV)
Iron: 1mg (7% DV)
Potassium: 212mg (5% DV)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Comments

France Cevallos

10/06/2025 01:52:54 PM

I smoke my own cheese and was looking for ways to use up the mozzarella. This was very tasty! I might change up the seasonings next time. To note: I used way less cheese than called for. I'm a huge cheese lover, but a whole block of cheese on 4 breasts was a bit much. Also, depending on the size of your chicken breasts, you might have to cook them a few extra minutes. Few ingredients and great flavor for a simple weekday meal.

Debra Hall

03/28/2025 02:53:09 AM

Made it with friends and it was a blast.

Elizabeth Currier

10/02/2023 11:18:00 PM

I ended up not being able to find smoked mozzarella in the grocery store, so used smoked gouda instead. Was pretty good, if rather one-note in terms of flavor. Not entirely healthy or innovative, but can't deny you can't go much wrong with cheese.

CoolClove8196

09/26/2023 06:51:05 PM

This is so good, nice easy recipe too.

Pedro Perez

06/03/2023 09:49:25 PM

This dish turned out great. Everyone loved it and went for seconds.

Richard Denker

06/17/2022 01:53:39 PM

We had a lot of extra mozzarella cheese, so I was looking for a simple recipe to use some of it up. Found this recipe for smoked mozzarella, which I did not have. Even so, I made it with plain mozzarella – and it was GOOD! The probability would have been better with smoked mozzarella. Would I serve it to guests? Not likely, but for an everyday meal, it is easy and tasty.

Pat Nugent

08/09/2021 01:41:34 PM

I did not change a thing except the rest time after cooking. Any meat/chicken that is that thin needs no rest time to distribute any juices. Get on the table and a minute will pass before the drinks are poured. I will make this recipe again very soon.

plates4u

07/29/2021 03:05:34 AM

For easiness and fastness this recipe wins all over the place. Will make it again and will try it with regular mozzarella or provolone to make up for those days when I may not have the smoked mozzarella!