Smothered Chicken Italiano

From Light & Tasty. Will make soon because I love cheese and tomatoes with chicken!!

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper, divided
• 4  boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2  teaspoons canola oil
• 1  cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1  cup crushed tomatoes
• 4  slices part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the oregano, garlic powder, 1/8 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper; rub over chicken.
2. In a large nonstick skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, brown chicken in oil for 3-4 minutes on each side.
3. Transfer to an 11x7 inch baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.
4. Combine ricotta cheese and remaining salt and pepper; spoon over chicken. Top with tomatoes.
5. Bake, uncovered, at 350F for 15 minutes. Top with cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and chicken juices run clear.