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Caprese Chicken

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servings: 4  

 calories: 213  

 prep time: 20 minutes 
 
ingredients:
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 large roma tomato, cut into 4 (1/2 inch thick) slices
  • 1 tablespoon basil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

preparation instructions:

  1. Place chicken breasts, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, basil, minced garlic, and pepper into a resealable plastic bag, knead bag several times to coat chicken with marinade, and squeeze air from the bag. Seal and refrigerate 4 to 6 hours.
  2. Add chicken with marinade to a medium pan over medium-high heat and cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning once or until browned.
  3. Reduce heat to low.
  4. Top each chicken breast with tomato slices and shredded mozzarella.
  5. Cover; cook 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

suggested side dishes:

  • Side salad
  • Linguine or bowtie pasta