Make this skillet chicken dish and have in on your table in less than 30 minutes, start to finish. Serve over your favorite pasta or with mashed potatoes.
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 T. vegetable or olive oil
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. freshly ground black pepper
1/4 t. Italian seasoning, optional
2 T. Italian dressing
1 c. Alfredo pasta sauce
chopped parsley, for garnish
Wash chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
Pound chicken breasts with smooth side down, gently between 2 pieces of plastic wrap, with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin, until 1/2 inch thick.
In a 12 inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken to skillet; sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook chicken 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
In a small bowl, mix Italian dressing and Alfredo sauce until smooth.
Pour sauce over the chicken in a skillet. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer 8 - 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in the center.
Garnish with chopped parsley.
Makes 4.