Skillet Mozzarella Chicken Caprese
Basil Zucchini "Noodles"
Ingredients
- 1 (8-oz) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut in half lengthwise
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- ½ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half
- ¼ cup fresh basil, thinly sliced
- 1 Tbsp balsamic glaze (or use balsamic vinegar)
Instructions
- Preheat broiler. Cook chicken in hot oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat 3 minutes per side.
- Spoon marinara sauce over and around chicken; cook 5 minutes. Sprinkle cheese over chicken; top with tomatoes.
- Transfer skillet to oven, and broil 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and browned. Sprinkle with basil; drizzle with glaze.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 2 zucchini
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ½ Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Side Dish Instructions
- Cut zucchini into noodles using a spiralizer. Or cut lengthwise into slices. Stack 3 slices at a time, and cut lengthwise into thin strips to resemble strands of pasta.
- Cook zucchini, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring often.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 2 | 2 | |
| Calories |
360
|
60
|
420
|
| Fat (g) | 20 | 4 | 24 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 6 | 0.5 | 6.5 |
| Protein (g) | 34 | 2 | 36 |
| Carb (g) | 16 | 6 | 22 |
| Fiber (g) | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Sodium (mg) | 580 | 310 | 890 |
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