ITALIAN PINEAPPLE CHICKEN

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I created this dish one night when I was in a particular hurry. There is hardly any preparation involved, and everyone who tries it asks for the recipe.-Becky Lohmiller, Monticello, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (8 ounces) sliced pineapple, drained
1/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. Pour salad dressing into a shallow bowl; dip chicken in dressing. In a large skillet, heat oil. Add chicken; cook over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm., Add pineapple slices to the skillet; cook for 30 seconds on each side or until lightly browned. Place a slice on each chicken breast half. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 19g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 524mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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