Caprese Chicken

1 Lean | 3 Green | 3 Condiments | 1 Healthy Fat

Yield: 4 servings

Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

1. 2 tsp olive oil

2. 2 garlic cloves, minced

3. 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved

4. 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

5. ¼ tsp each salt & pepper

6. ½ cup fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces

7. 4, 4-oz. boneless skinless chicken breasts, butterflied then pounded very thin (1/8 to ¼-inch thick)

8. 2 cups reduced-fat shredded mozzarella

9. 4 cups steamed vegetables, like broccoli, asparagus, or zucchini “noodles”

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, and stir for one minute. Add tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until tomatoes have softened. Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil.

2. Grill or sauté chicken breasts over medium-high heat for a few minutes on each side until fully cooked. Transfer to a baking sheet. Top each chicken breast with a ½ cup of the tomato mixture and a ½ cup of mozzarella cheese, as if it were a pizza. Broil for 2 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

3. Steam or cook broccoli, asparagus, zucchini noodles, or another veggie of your choice to serve as a side with the Caprese chicken.

4. Each serving gets one tomato and cheese-topped chicken breast with one cup of steamed vegetables.

Nutritional Facts Per Serving: 360 calories, 15g fat, 15g carbohydrate, 47g protein