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Caprese Chicken

Tender chicken topped with a fresh tomato and balsamic sauce, basil, and mozarella cheese.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 245kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound (453g) boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup (149g) cherry tomatoes
  • 6-8 basil leaves torn
  • 3 slices mozzarella cheese
  • salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3-4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  • Heat large heavy bottom pan over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper and cook until golden and charred, about 5-6 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
  • Lower the heat, add balsamic vinegar to the pan, then add garlic and cook until fragrant or for 1 minute. Add tomatoes and season with salt. Let it simmer until soft, don’t cook too much.
  • Add th chicken back into the pan, top with mozzarella cheese slice; cover with a lid and allow it to melt.
  • Once the cheese is melted, add the torn basil leaves on top, then serve.

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Notes

  • Check for doneness with a meat thermometer. Chicken should reach a temperature of 165F / 74C before consuming. 
  • Select similar-sized pieces of chicken for even cooking. 
  • When adding the balsamic vinegar, scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to incorporate the bits of flavor into the sauce. 
  • Slice some or all of the cherry tomatoes in half before adding them to the pan.
  • Storage - Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • There are 4 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

Nutrition

Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 272mg | Potassium: 545mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 394IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 1mg