Caprese Chicken

By the3qberrys

1 Serving (1 Serving)

Calories 250
(Calories from Fat 100),

Total Fat 11g
(Saturated Fat 4g,
Trans Fat 0g),
Cholesterol 95mg;
Sodium 460mg;
Total Carbohydrate 2g
(Dietary Fiber 0g,
Sugars 0g),
Protein 36g;

Percent Daily Value*:

Vitamin A 6 %;
Vitamin C 0 %;
Calcium 15 %;
Iron 8 %;

Exchanges:

0 Starch;
0 Fruit;
0 Other Carbohydrate;
0 Skim Milk;
0 Low-Fat Milk;
0 Milk;
0 Vegetable;
4 Very Lean Meat;
1/2 Lean Meat;
0 High-Fat Meat;
1 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

0;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 1/4 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)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
• Hot cooked linguine, if desired

Details

Cooking time 25mins

Preparation

Step 1

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. In small bowl, mix Italian seasoning, salt and lemon peel; rub mixture evenly over smooth side of chicken.
2 In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil and vinegar over medium-high heat. Add chicken, seasoned side down; cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink in center.
3 Reduce heat to low. Top each chicken breast with 2 tomato slices and 2 tablespoons cheese. Cover; cook 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with basil. Serve with linguine.