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Caprese Chicken & Roasted Broccoli*

May 01, 2016

Prep Time : 5 minutes
Cook Time : 27-30 minutes 
Yield : 4 Servings (1/2 chicken breast)

 

Ingredients:

2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (6 ounces each or 340 grams total)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 pounds broccoli, chopped (680 grams)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Roma tomato, sliced (90 grams)
2 sprigs basil, leaves thinly chopped
4 slices fresh mozzarella (1 ounce or 28 grams per slice)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons dijon mustard (certified gluten-free if necessary)
2 teaspoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons olive oil

 

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C).

Slice the chicken breasts in half and then season and tenderize with salt and pepper.

Set aside.

Whisk together balsamic vinegar, mustard, brown sugar and olive oil.

Toss half of the mixture with the broccoli and spread out onto a sheet pan (or use a freezer bag and shake).

Sprinkle with salt and roast for 25 minutes, shaking midway.

While broccoli is roasting:

Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat (or have the BBQ grill heated).

Brush with some oil and then grill chicken on both sides for about 2 minutes (If grill pan isn’t large enough to fit all the chicken pieces, transfer grilled pieces to a sheet pan).

Transfer chicken to the oven and cook for another 8 to 10 minutes.  (If timed right, adding to the oven with the broccoli during the last 10 minutes of cooking) 

In the last 2 minutes of cooking, add a slice of mozzarella to each chicken breast.

When chicken is done, top cheese with a basil leaf and tomato slice.

Drizzle with rest of the sauce, and enjoy.

 

Nutrition:

Calories: 341; Total Fat: 20g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Monounsaturated Fat: 8g; Cholesterol: 60mg; Sodium: 502mg; Carbohydrate: 18g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 26g, Potassium: 700mg; Iron: 9%; Vitamin A: 43%; Vitamin C: 263%; Calcium: 22%

 

My notes:  

We just love balsamic vinegar and every time I see a recipe with it, we try it.  We really liked this one and the fact it is a full meal in one and low in calories it made it on our menu quickly.  The fresh basil adds just the right touch.  

Serve with a side salad (1 cup salad greens + 2 tablespoons vinaigrette) to increase calories and fiber. (Per serving: Calories: 491; Fat: 32g; Carbohydrate: 20g; Dietary Fiber: 8g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 28g)

Or

Serve this as a caprese chicken sandwich (add 2 slices of whole-grain bread + 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise) to increase calories, fiber, carbs, protein and fat. (Per serving: Calories: 651; Fat: 34g; Carbohydrate: 58g; Dietary Fiber: 12g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 34g) 

 

Recipe found on: http://blog.myfitnesspal.com

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