Easy Caprese Chicken
Easy Caprese chicken is a flavorful and healthy dinner. This recipe is quick and easy to make, making it the perfect go-to weeknight meal. The balsamic reduction makes it fancy enough for guests!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 335kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to uniform thickness
- 1/2 cup good quality balsamic vinegar
- 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 1/3 cup sliced fresh mozzarella
- Fresh basil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Liquid stevia optional
Instructions
- Heat balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-15 minutes until reduced by half. If you want, you can add a couple drops of liquid stevia. Remove and set glaze aside.
- Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. Grill 3-5 minutes on the first side, depending on the thickness of the chicken.
- Flip chicken and top with tomatoes and mozzarella. Grill another 3-5 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and mozzarella melts. Remove from heat.
- Plate the chicken and top with basil and the balsamic glaze.
Notes
21 Day Fix: 1/2 GREEN, 1/2 BLUE, 1 RED (per serving)
WW: Green - 7 points, Blue - 5 points, Purple - 5 points (per serving) [Calculated using part skim mozzarella]
Nutrition
Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 329mg | Potassium: 647mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 623IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 222mg | Iron: 3mg