Balsamic Chicken

This recipe is so quick and easy and delicious. My aunt gave me this recipe. She got if from Laura Wolford who has a wonderful cooking website called  http://quickandeasymeals.tv. This recipe is so light and tasty. I love healthy meals like this: few ingredients, simple preparation and full of flavor. I found this to be even better the next day as the flavors really marinated. This dish comes together so quickly. My kids loved this and I loved that it is low fat. Try this out on your family.


Balsamic Chicken

Balsamic Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes over Pasta

1 lb. Pasta of choice

4 chicken breast, sliced into 1-inch slices

1 carton of cherry or grape tomatoes

1/2  cup + olive oil

1/2 + cup balsamic vinegar

2 cup minced fresh basil or 2-3 TB. dried

1 tsp minced garlic, optional

1 tsp red pepper flakes, optional

2 Tbl capers, optional

4 oz grated Parmesan cheese

1.  Prepare pasta according to package direction. Set aside.

2.  Meanwhile toss chicken, cherry tomatoes and all other ingredients except Parmesan cheese, in a cake pan or baking sheet that has a one inch lip.

3.  Broil for 7-10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Pour entire mixture over pasta.  Use a rubber scraper to get every bit of the yummy seasoning from the baking sheet.   Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.  Serves 4.