Roasted Tomato Walnut Chicken
Description
Roasted chicken with tomatoes, topped with smoky mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups multi-color cherry or grape tomatoes
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt, divided
- 4 small chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning blend, divided
- 1 cup shredded smoked mozzarella cheese
- Cooked polenta slices (optional)
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped and toasted California walnuts
- Fresh basil, snipped
PREPARATION
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Place balsamic vinegar and oil on baking sheet, add tomatoes and toss to coat. Place to one side of the baking sheet and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt.
- Season chicken with remaining garlic salt and Italian seasoning. Place on baking sheet next to tomatoes. Roast 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Top chicken with mozzarella and cook 5 minutes more to melt cheese. Serve chicken, tomatoes and cooking juices over cooked polenta slices, if desired. Top with walnuts and basil.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 530 cal
- Total Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 61 g