Description
A healthy and high-protein chicken casserole layered with salted Roma tomatoes, crushed garlic, balsamic vinegar, and melted mozzarella.
Ingredients
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1 lb bite-sized chicken breasts.
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6 chopped Roma tomatoes.
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1 cup shredded mozzarella.
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3 cloves crushed garlic.
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2 tbsp balsamic vinegar.
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1 tsp dried oregano.
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1 tbsp avocado oil.
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Fresh basil for garnish.
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Salt and black pepper.
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375F and grease an 8×8 baking dish.
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Sauté chicken in a skillet until golden then transfer to the dish.
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Top with tomatoes oregano garlic and balsamic vinegar.
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Sprinkle with mozzarella and bake for 20 minutes until bubbly.
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Let rest for 5 minutes then garnish with fresh basil.
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Serve hot as a healthy and flavorful one-pot meal.
Notes
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Salt the tomatoes 10 minutes before cooking to concentrate their flavor.
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Use a high-quality balsamic vinegar for a richer and sweeter glaze.
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Ensure the chicken is almost cooked through in the skillet to keep it tender in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of casserole.
- Calories: ~ 345 Kcal.
- Sugar: ~ 6g.
- Sodium: ~ 540mg.
- Fat: ~ 18g.
- Saturated Fat: ~ 8g.
- Unsaturated Fat: ~ 10g.
- Trans Fat: ~ 0g.
- Carbohydrates: ~ 8g.
- Fiber: ~ 2g.
- Protein: ~ 36g.
- Cholesterol: ~ 95mg.
Keywords: Chicken Casserole, Bruschetta Chicken, Baked Chicken Breast, Healthy Italian Dinner, Low Carb Recipes, New York Recipe.