Fresh, Simple Ingredients for a Classic Margherita Chicken Dish

Fresh tomatoes, garlic and basil make this simple chicken margherita dish shine! Serve with a spring salad on the side and you have a meal that is delicious and nutritious.

This recipe comes courtesy of Taste of Home. Enjoy!

Margherita Chicken

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

Directions

1. Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. In a large bowl, combine vinaigrette and garlic. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate 30 minutes. Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
2. On a lightly greased 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 until chicken is no longer pink and cheese is melted, 5-6 minutes.
3. Nutrition Facts 1 chicken breast: 273 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 606mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 38g protein.