It's been a stressful week. I had to fly up north to care for my Mother in Law (she is fine). My daughter was having an issue that was best dealt with by me so I flew her up with me (happy Birthday honey), and we reset the gardens all weekend. It was a week of trying to stay light on the fly so to speak. That said I needed some comfort food tonight.
Anyhow...true to the spirit of keeping it light and trying to lose weight. Woohoo (I have lost a little over 4 lbs now). This is a lightened up version. I can't tell you how good this recipe was. It turned out far better than I thought it would taste wise. It was scrumptious and the kids all wanted 2nds.
I should note. This recipe took about 1/2 hour from start to finish. Quick and delish
I got my inspiration from Rose Reismans' Family Favorites cookbook. I changed the cheese types, tomato variety and olives to suit our own tastes. The original recipe called for Havarti, Goat Cheese, and Parmesan, plum tomatoes, and black olives. I used Asiago, vine tomatoes, and green olives with the little red pimentos in them.
It was fantastic!! Without further adieu.
Ingredients: (serves 6)
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 egg
2tbsp skim milk
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
2 tsp vegetable oil
1 1/2 cup diced vine or plum tomatoes
1/2 cup shredded asiago
1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped green olives
1 tsp chopped garlic
1 tsp dried basil
3 tbsp chopped basil fresh
2 tsp vegetable oil
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9 x 13 casserole dish with cooking spray.
Pound chicken to 1/2 inch thickness
Beat the egg and milk together. Dip each chicken piece into the mixture and then coat lightly with breadcrumbs on a seperate plate.
Lightly coat a non stick skillet with cooking spray, add the oil and place over medium high heat. Cook each piece of chicken until browned and almost cooked through (approx 3 minutes per side). Transfer to the casserole dish.
Combine the tomatoes, asiago, goat cheese, parmesan, olives, garlic, and dried basil in a bowl. Spoon over the chicken. Cover and bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese melts and the chicken is cooked through. (internal temp of 165 F). Garnish with fresh basil and serve with vegetables. After the 10 minutes remove the cover and bake an additional 3 minutes.
This one is sure to please.
Chicken breaded.
After browning in the skillet
Tomato and Cheese mixture added
Yummy out of the oven
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