ZESTY GRILLED CHICKEN

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With just two ingredients in the marinade, this chicken recipe is ready in a snap. While my husband grills the chicken, I prepare the rice and heat the sauce to spoon over the top. -LaDonna Reed, Ponca City, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup chunky salsa, divided
4 tablespoons zesty Italian salad dressing, divided
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 2 tablespoons salsa and 2 tablespoons salad dressing; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , In a small saucepan, combine the remaining salsa and dressing; cook over low heat until heated through, stirring occasionally; set aside and keep warm. , Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Immediately top with cheese. Serve over rice if desired. Top with salsa mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 701mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.