Caprese Balsamic Chicken

Caprese Balsamic Chicken

Makes: 2 servings
Each serving contains: 2 proteins, 0 carbs, 0 veg, 1 fat
**Recipe is slightly over the suggested Protein serving size.

Ingredients

• 2- 5oz Chicken Breasts
• 2 oz Mozzarella Cheese, divided
• 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
• ½ Cup Roma Tomatoes, thinly sliced
• ½ Tsp Dried Oregano
• ½ Tsp Dried Basil
• Sea Salt and Pepper to taste
• 6 Basil Leaves
• 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
• ¼ Cup Balsamic Vinegar
• ½ Tsp Brown Sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut ¾ of the way through the chicken breast to create a pocket. Season each breast with salt, pepper, dried oregano and basil.
2. Fill each breast with 1 oz mozzarella cheese, ¼ cup tomatoes and 3 basil leaves. Seal with toothpicks.
3. Heat olive oil in large pan, add chicken and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side or slightly golden.
4. While chicken is cooking mix together garlic, balsamic vinegar and brown sugar in a small bowl. Incorporate this mixture in with the chicken. Bring to a simmer and allow sauce to thicken.
5. Transfer chicken and sauce into a baking dish and put into the oven to cook for another 10-15 minutes or until chicken is cooked all the way through and cheese has melted.
6. Drizzle chicken with juice from the pan and remove toothpicks before serving.