Lightly Smothered Chicken (2024)

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This lightly smothered chicken is drizzled with homemade honey mustard and then covered in onions, peppers, mushrooms, and a little cheese.

You don’t have to sacrifice flavor when trying to eat lighter and healthier!

This lightly smothered chicken dish is packed with sweet and savory honey mustard, gooey mozzarella cheese, and delicious peppers and onions.

You’d never know it was secretly a healthy dish!

Full of protein and veggies, this dinner is a perfect meal for families on any night of the week.

You’ll love how flavorful and low-calorie this lightly smothered chicken is!

Ingredients for lightly smothered chicken

• Boneless skinless chicken breast tenders – These are super lean and packed with protein for our dish.
• Veggies – Peppers, onions, and garlic complement our chicken and give us many vitamins!
• Oregano – Oregano gives us an earthy flavor to our dish.
• Dijon mustard – Dijon mustard has a more complex flavor than traditional yellow mustard.
• Honey – Our healthy sweetness is used in this recipe.
• Reduced-fat mozzarella cheese – You can have your cheese and eat it too, this reduced-fat version cuts calories but not flavor!

Using reduced-fat cheese

You can easily find reduced-fat cheeses in the dairy/cheese section of your grocery store.

When cutting back on calories, an easy strategy is to start with reduced-fat cheeses.

There are many varieties, like reduced-fat mozzarella (used here), cheddar, provolone, and Colby jack; the grocery store has many options.

Feel free to use your favorite reduced-fat cheese in this recipe.

How to pre-cook the chicken

There are two easy ways to pre-cook your boneless skinless chicken breast tenders: grill or sauté.

Ensure your grill is hot and ready to grill the boneless, skinless chicken tenders! This will ensure you get those great grill marks, and the chicken won’t stick to the grill.

Lightly season your chicken breast tenders with salt and pepper, and cook for about 4-5 mins per side until the chicken is cooked through and has reached 165 degrees F.

To sauté the chicken in a pan, set a pan on the stove to medium heat and add two teaspoons of olive oil.

Season your boneless, skinless chicken tenders lightly with salt and pepper.

Wait for the olive oil to get hot in the pan (2-3 minutes), and add your boneless, skinless chicken tenders.

Cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until the chicken is cooked thoroughly and has reached 165 degrees F.

Storage and leftovers

This meal is easily stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Heating up leftovers is as easy as putting the meal in a microwave-safe dish, and microwaving for 2-3 minutes or until heated thoroughly.

More chicken recipes

• Want another healthy dish? Try my Healthier General Tso’s Chicken
• Need something with easy cleanup? Try my Sheet Pan Garlic Lemon Chicken
• Love chicken thighs? Try my Crispy Pan Roasted Chicken Thighs
• Craving some pasta? Try my Chicken Broccoli Ziti