TOMATO-TOPPED CHICKEN

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Tomato slices and basil give garden-fresh flavor to this moist, tender chicken from Ruth Andrewson of Leavenworth, Washington. "I keep a resealable bag of individually frozen chicken breasts in my freezer, so it's easy to take out just two for this recipe," she notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing, divided
4 slices tomato, 1/4 inch thick
4 teaspoons seasoned bread crumbs
1 teaspoon minced fresh basil or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Place chicken in a shallow bowl; pour 1/4 cup dressing over chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. , Transfer chicken to a shallow baking dish; discard marinade. Drizzle with remaining dressing. Cover and bake at 400° for 10 minutes. Top each chicken breast with tomato slices, crumbs, basil and cheese. Cover and bake for 10 minutes. Uncover and bake 10-15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reaches 170°,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 790mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges