Margherita Chicken

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
• 1/2 cup reduced-fat balsamic vinaigrette
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup marinara sauce
• 16 fresh basil leaves
• 2 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced lengthwise
• 1 cup frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and chopped
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine vinaigrette and garlic. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Drain and discard marinade. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.

Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 5 minutes. Turn; top with marinara, basil, tomatoes, artichokes, onions and cheese. Cover and cook 5-6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and cheese is melted.

Yield: 4 servings.

1 chicken breast half equals 273 calories, 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 98 mg cholesterol, 606 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 38 g protein