MOZZARELLA-BASIL CHICKEN WITH ROASTED TOMATOES

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Categories     Chicken     Bake     Dinner     Casserole/Gratin     Fall     Healthy

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves
12 large fresh basil leaves, divided
2 oz. Mozzarella cheese, cut into 4 slices
4 lg. oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained
1/4 c. Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing, divided
2 1/4 c. grape tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 400 degrees. 2. Make cut in one long side of each chicken breast, being careful to not cut through to opposite side. Fill each pocket with 2 basil leaves and 1 each cheese slice and sun-dried tomato. 3. Place chicken on one side of rimmed baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray; add tomatoes to other side of baking sheet. Brush chicken evenly with 1 T. dressing. 4. Bake 30 min. or until chicken is done. 5. Cut remaining basil leaves into thin slices. Top tomatoes with basil and remaining dressing; toss lightly. Serve chicken topped with tomato mixture.

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