Sizzling Chicken and Cheese (TGI Friday's Copycat)
Sizzling Chicken is served on a cast-iron skillet with sautéed bell peppers and onions for a cozy meal that tastes just like the dish from TGI Friday's Restaurant!
Equipment
- 1 10-inch cast-iron skillet, (seasoned well)
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts , (each chicken breast sliced in half)
- 5 oz bell peppers , sliced
- 1/2 onion, sliced
- 1 cup Italian dressing , plus 2 TBSP for the peppers and onion
- 3 tbsp canola oil
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese , grated
- 4 cups leftover Mashed potatoes
Instructions
- Heat a large oven-safe skillet over high heat. Sear the bell peppers and onion in 1 tsp of oil for 3 minutes or until charred-looking.
- Add 2 TBSP of Italian dressing and stir to coat. Remove and set aside.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika on both sides. Add 2 tbsp of oil into the same skillet and sear the chicken breasts for 2 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside.
- Pour 1 cup of Italian dressing into the same skillet (still over high heat) and deglaze the pan for 1 minute. Remove from heat and pour dressing aside.
- Lightly grease the pan with 1 1/2 tsp of oil. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of cheese onto the bottom and spread 4 cups of mashed potatoes over the cheese. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese. Layer the chicken breasts a top and pour over the dressing. Garnish with bell peppers and onion.
- Bake at 400° F for 20-30 minutes or until sizzling hot.
Notes
MAKE AHEAD INSTRUCTIONS: Layer ingredients as instructed into a baking dish. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve. Bake at 400°F for 30 minutes or until sizzling hot.
NOTE: Can use mozzarella, cheddar, or any Monterey jack blend cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Sizzling Chicken and Cheese (TGI Friday's Copycat)
Serving Size
1 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
551
% Daily Value*
Fat
25
g
38
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
38
%
Cholesterol
114
mg
38
%
Sodium
708
mg
31
%
Potassium
1110
mg
32
%
Carbohydrates
40
g
13
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
41
g
82
%
Vitamin A
945
IU
19
%
Vitamin C
65.3
mg
79
%
Calcium
166
mg
17
%
Iron
1.4
mg
8
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
