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Baked Caprese Chicken
Garlic-Parmesan Polenta and Baked Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 3 organic Roma tomatoes, sliced
- 1 (0.5-oz) pkg fresh basil
- 1 (1-lb) ball fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced (or use block mozzarella)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Place chicken in a lightly greased baking dish; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella; drizzle with oil.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until chicken is done; drizzle with vinegar before serving.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup coarse-ground polenta
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1½ lb asparagus, trimmed
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
Side Dish Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Bring broth to a boil over medium heat in a saucepan; slowly whisk in polenta, ½ tsp each salt and pepper, and garlic powder.
- Reduce heat to low; simmer 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in cheese and butter; cook 5 minutes or until creamy.
- Meanwhile, combine asparagus, oil, and ½ tsp each salt and pepper on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
406
|
166
|
572
|
| Fat (g) | 24 | 10 | 34 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 12 | 4 | 16 |
| Protein (g) | 39 | 5 | 44 |
| Carb (g) | 3 | 14 | 17 |
| Fiber (g) | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Sodium (mg) | 464 | 534 | 998 |
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