Chicken Cacciatore Parmesan



Add extra flavor to traditional chicken cacciatore by topping breaded chicken breasts with sauteed peppers , onions , mushrooms and olives and sprinkling of shredded mozzarella , before baking until bubbly and golden brown .

 Health benefits of baked chicken breast
Chicken breasts are not only easy to prepare , they also provide the body a lot of health benefits .

 One, the lean protein in skinless breasts has been found to increase your metabolism .Digesting protein boosts cellular activity ; in the process , the body burns excess fats . To enjoy the breasts maximum burning potential , cook skinless and boneless breasts only .This way , the meat is as lean possible and contains less calories .

 The vitamins and minerals in breast help keep vital organs in tiptop condition .They help prevent various medical conditions , including anemia and Alzheimer's .If you want to lower your risk for cancer eating baked regularly may help .This chicken meat contains 60% niacin as well as selenium , which boost your immune system .Vitamin B improves your metabolism , allowing you to burn more fats every day .Vitamin B 6 maintains health of blood vessels , which is essential for warding off heart diseases such as stroke .

 Minerals including iron , selenium , phosphorous and zinc help maintain bone and teeth health , prevention of anemia ,and many more .Essential amino acids , on the other hand , help keep normal functioning of the body .

 Mozzarella Cheese
A mild , white fresh cheese made by a special process where the curd is dipped into hot whey then stretched and kneaded to the desired consistency .At one point , mozzarella was made only from water buffalo milk .Now ,it is usually made with cow's milk .There are two forms , regular and fresh .Regular mozzarella is available in low -fat and nonfat forms and has a semi-soft , elastic texture and is drier than fresh mozzarella .Fresh mozzarella is made from whole milk and has softer texture and sweet , delicate flavor and is typically packed in water or whey .Buffalo mozzarella ,is the most prized of the fresh mozzarellas , and is a combination of water buffalo milk and cow's milk .

 Ingredients
Serves 4

2 tablespoons all purpose flour
4 boneless , skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
2 medium yellow peppers
1 medium onion
1 package sliced mushrooms
1 cup sweet and spicy sauce
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella

 Methods
1 . Heat oven to 350 degrees F .Place the flour in a large resealable plastic bag .Add the chicken and shake to coat .

 2 . Heat 1 1/2 tsp of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat .Add the chicken and cook , until browned , 4 to 5 minutes per side .Transfer to the baking dish .

 3. Return the skillet to medium heat and heat the remaining 1 1/2 tsp oil .Add the peppers , onion and mushrooms and cook , stirring occasionally , until tender , 8 to 10 minutes .Remove from heat and stir in the marinara , olives and 1/4 cup water .

 4 . Spoon sauce mixture over chicken in the baking dish and sprinkle with the cheese .Bake until sauce bubbles around edges , the cheese melts and chicken is cooked through , 30 to 35 minutes .

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