Best Margherita Chicken And Zucchini Recipes

MARGHERITA CHICKEN AND ZUCCHINI RECIPE

Margherita Chicken and Zucchini Recipe image

Provided by kissmekate39

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

garnish:
chicken cubes
1 tsp. olive oil
1 clove garlic (crushed)
1/4 tsp. salt
pepper
zucchini cut into half moon
grape tomatoes (halved)
basil and parm

Steps:

1. cast iron skillet: add oil and garlic 2. add chicken and s and p 3. remove and set aside 4. cook zucchini the same way, add tomatoes at the end. 5. add chicken back and serve with basil and parm

MARGHERITA CHICKEN

Margherita Chicken image

Fresh basil gets all the respect in this super supper-even forks will stand at attention when it hits the table. -Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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 and discard marinade. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper., 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 606mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 38g protein. Diabetic Exchanges