This is a wonderful way to fix chicken breasts so they are healthy but still taste good. The chicken turns out very moist thanks to the marinating time. Basil, known to ancient Greeks as the royal herb, adds a bright summery flavor to this Mediterranean-influenced dish. Recipe is from Woman's Day.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 3h25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put chicken in a ziptop bag and add dressing.
- Marinate in refrigerator 2-6 hours, turning bag occasionally to coat.
- In a medium saucepan, bring broth to a boil.
- Add uncooked rice.
- Return to boil; reduce heat.
- Cover and simmer 40 minutes.
- Stir broccoli and scallions into rice.
- Cover and simmer about 5 minutes or until rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Meanwhile, drain chicken, discarding marinade.
- In a nonstick ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add chicken; cook 10 minutes, turning once, or until no longer pink at centers.
- Heat broiler.
- Lay basil leaves on breast halves in skillet.
- Arrange tomato slices over basil leaves, overlapping as necessary.
- Top each with a half-slice of cheese.
- Broil 3-4 inches from heat about 1 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Serve with rice and broccoli.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.7, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 736.3, Carbohydrate 28.2, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 4.3, Protein 31.8
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