Croatian Crispy Chicken Bake
A hearty and flavorful dish that combines the best of Croatian cuisine with a crispy twist. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound chicken breastboneless and skinless
- ●1 cup earthly mushroomsuch as porcini or cremini
- ●4 slices crispy bacondiced
- ●1 tablespoon croatian paprikasweet or smoked
- ●1/2 cup chopped onionsauteed until translucent
- ●1/2 cup chopped bell pepperany color
- ●1 teaspoon garlic powderoptional
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Season the chicken breast with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- 3
In a large skillet, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- 4
Add the sautéed onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- 5
Add the earthly mushroom to the skillet and cook until they release their liquid and start to brown.
- 6
Add the Croatian paprika to the skillet and stir to combine.
- 7
Transfer the skillet mixture to a baking dish and top with the seasoned chicken breast.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- 9
Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.