Marinated Chicken Breasts With Mozzarella Recipe

Name: Marinated Chicken Breasts With Mozzarella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1/2 cup bottled clear Italian salad dressing (such as Newman's Own); 1 1/3 cups fat-free chicken broth; 1/3 cup wild rice; 1/3 cup long grain brown rice; 1 cup broccoli floret, coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup scallion, thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil; 8 -10 large fresh basil leaves; 1 large tomatoes, thinly sliced; 2 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese, halved

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup bottled clear Italian salad dressing (such as Newman's Own)
1 1/3 cups fat-free chicken broth
1/3 cup wild rice
1/3 cup long grain brown rice
1 cup broccoli floret, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup scallion, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
8 -10 large fresh basil leaves
1 large tomatoes, thinly sliced
2 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese, halved

1
Put chicken in a ziptop bag and add dressing.
2
Marinate in refrigerator 2-6 hours, turning bag occasionally to coat.
3
In a medium saucepan, bring broth to a boil.
4
Add uncooked rice.
5
Return to boil; reduce heat.
6
Cover and simmer 40 minutes.
7
Stir broccoli and scallions into rice.
8
Cover and simmer about 5 minutes or until rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
9
Meanwhile, drain chicken, discarding marinade.
10
In a nonstick ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
11
Add chicken; cook 10 minutes, turning once, or until no longer pink at centers.
12
Heat broiler.
13
Lay basil leaves on breast halves in skillet.
14
Arrange tomato slices over basil leaves, overlapping as necessary.
15
Top each with a half-slice of cheese.
16
Broil 3-4 inches from heat about 1 minutes or until cheese is melted.
17
Serve with rice and broccoli.

541

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1/2 cup bottled clear Italian salad dressing (such as Newman's Own), 1 1/3 cups fat-free chicken broth, 1/3 cup wild rice, and more.

Yes, Marinated Chicken Breasts With Mozzarella falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Marinated Chicken Breasts With Mozzarella

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