Caprese Chicken
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Caprese Chicken
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Tender chicken topped with a fresh tomato and balsamic sauce, basil, and mozarella cheese.
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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 lices 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.
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.
- There are 4 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
- 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 Information
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Calories
245kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
89mg
(30%)
Sodium
272mg
(11%)
Potassium
545mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
394IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
126mg
(13%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 245 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 245kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 272mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 545mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 394IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 126mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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18 reviews
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