Margherita Chicken Slimming Weight Watchers Friendly Recipes

MARGHERITA CHICKEN | SLIMMING & WEIGHT WATCHERS FRIENDLY

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 180ºC.
• Spray a saucepan with low calorie cooking spray and sauté the onions over a medium to high heat for 5-6 minutes until golden brown.
• Add the tomatoes, garlic powder and stock, stir and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and allow it to simmer for 15 minutes.
• While the Margherita sauce simmers, spray a non-stick frying pan with low calorie cooking spray and place on a medium to high heat.
• Place the chicken breasts in a hot pan and seal for about 2 minutes each side, until golden, then arrange them in an ovenproof dish.
• After 15 minutes simmering, stir the chopped basil into the sauce and season with black pepper. Spoon over the chicken breasts.
• Tear the mozzarella into pieces and scatter over the top.
• Place into the oven and bake for 25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and golden.
• Scatter a few basil leaves on top and serve with your choice of accompaniment.

GRILLED CHICKEN MARGHERITA

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine chicken breasts, salt, pepper, olive oil, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Toss to combine.
• To Grill Chicken: Cook chicken over medium-high heat for about 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Top each piece of chicken with 3 tablespoons pizza sauce and a slice of cheese, close grill, and cook another minute or so until cheese is melted. Remove to a plate.
• To Cook Chicken on Cook Top: To a large nonstick pan add seasoned chicken breasts. Cook for 4-5 minutes (depends on thickness). Turn over and continue to cook for 4-5 minutes. Remove chicken breasts to a baking pan. Top each breast with 3 tablespoons of pizza sauce and 1 slice of cheese. Place in preheated 400 degrees oven. Bake for 5 minutes, until cheese, is melted. Remove to a serving plate.
• In a small bowl, toss together tomatoes, lemon juice, basil, and a little salt and pepper. Top each chicken breast with about 2 tablespoons tomato mixture. Serve immediately or it can be reheated in the microwave or oven.