Caprese Chicken

Name: Caprese Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 23 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 to 1 lb); 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar; 1 large plum (Roma) tomato, cut into 8 thin slices; 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 oz); 4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves; Hot, cooked linguine, if desired

9 steps

Prep:10minCook:13min

Serve with salad.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:53:23 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories219.8 kcal (11%)

Total Fat9.9 g (14%)

Carbs2 g (1%)

Sugars0.8 g (1%)

Protein29.6 g (59%)

Sodium412.9 mg (21%)

Fiber0.6 g (2%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

4boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 teaspoonitalian seasoning

½ teaspoonsalt

½ teaspoongrated lemon peel

1 tablespoonolive oil

1 teaspoonbalsamic vinegar

1plum tomato

large, Roma, cut into 8 thin slices

½ cupshredded mozzarella cheese

4 cupfresh basil leaves

chopped

linguine

Hot, cooked, if desired

Instructions

Step 1

Between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper, place each chicken breast smooth side down; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/2 inch thick.

Step 2

In small bowl, mix Italian seasoning, salt and lemon peel; rub mixture evenly over smooth side of chicken.

Step 3

In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil and vinegar over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Add chicken, seasoned side down; cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink in center.

Step 5

Reduce heat to low.

Step 6

Top each chicken breast with 2 tomato slices and 2 tablespoons cheese.

Step 7

Cover, cook 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.