Friday, February 3, 2017

Caprese Chicken - SO GOOD!!!

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tbsp. shredded basil
  • 4 slices mozzarella  - (use Dayla or other clean cheese if you still losing weight)

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 and season with salt. Let simmer until soft, 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. Stir in basil.
  5. Return chicken to skillet and nestle in tomatoes. Top with a slice of mozzarella and cover with lid to melt cheese.
  6. Spoon tomatoes over chicken and serve.
  7. * * * * *
  8. I served this with brown rice-Quinoa mixture drizzled with Balsamic Vinegar!

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