CHICKEN CAPRESE 😋

 

You had me at Caprese!!

CHICKEN CAPRESE 😋

Serves 4

Per serving: 1 leaner, 1 healthy fat, 1 green, ~3 condiments

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 l1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts

• ¼ tsp kosher salt

• ¼ tsp  Freshly ground black pepper

• 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 pt. grape tomatoes, halved

• 2 tbsp. shredded fresh basil

• 4, 1 oz slices reduced-fat or part-skim mozzarella

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil.

2. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook until golden and cooked through, 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.

3. Add balsamic vinegar to skillet to deglaze, then add garlic and stir until fragrant, 1 minute. Add tomatoes! Let simmer until soft, 5 to 7 minutes.

4. Stir in basil.

5. Return chicken to skillet and nestle in tomatoes. Top with mozzarella and cover with a lid to melt cheese.

6. Spoon tomatoes over chicken and serve.