Smothered Chicken with Mushrooms

Recipe View Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a small bowl, combine oregano and cayenne pepper. Rub the mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place chicken on a baking sheet. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. (15 minutes)

Recipe View While the chicken is baking, melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and chopped onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften and release their moisture, about 5 minutes. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Stir in Worcestershire sauce and red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook until the sauce has thickened slightly and the vegetables are tender, about 10-15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. (10-15 minutes)

Recipe View Remove the chicken from the oven and evenly pour the mushroom mixture over the top of each breast. Return to the oven and bake for another 8 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear when pierced with a fork. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). (8 minutes)

Recipe View Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the chicken. Return to the oven and bake for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.