Feta-Topped Chicken

Gluten Free
Health score
12%
Feta-Topped Chicken
25 min.
4
212kcal

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Are you looking for a quick and delicious meal that’s both satisfying and healthy? Look no further than this Feta-Topped Chicken recipe! Perfectly gluten-free and ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights or a leisurely weekend lunch. With only 212 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt.

This recipe features tender, juicy boneless skinless chicken breasts, brushed with a zesty balsamic vinaigrette and seasoned with aromatic Italian herbs and seasoned pepper. The crowning glory of this dish is the fresh roma tomatoes and creamy crumbled feta cheese, which add a burst of flavor and a delightful texture. As the chicken broils, the cheese melts to perfection, creating a beautifully browned topping that will have your taste buds dancing.

Not only is this meal a feast for the senses, but it also packs a protein punch, making it a great choice for those looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Whether you’re serving it for lunch, dinner, or as a main course, this Feta-Topped Chicken is sure to impress family and friends alike. So, grab your broiler pan and get ready to whip up a dish that’s as easy to make as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 lb chicken breast halves boneless skinless
  • tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette 
  • teaspoon seasoning italian
  • 0.3 teaspoon lawry's seasoned salt 
  • large roma tomatoes cut into 8 slices (plum)
  • oz feta cheese crumbled

Equipment

  • oven
  • broiler pan

Directions

  1. Set oven control to broil.
  2. Brush both sides of chicken breasts with dressing.
  3. Sprinkle both sides with Italian seasoning and seasoned pepper.
  4. Place on rack in broiler pan.
  5. Broil with tops 4 inches from heat about 10 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Top with tomato and cheese. Broil 2 to 3 minutes longer or until cheese is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts

Calories212kcal
Protein61.34%
Fat35.29%
Carbs3.37%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.5
Glycemic Load
0.24
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
15.124347634937%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.11mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:211.99kcal
10.6%
Fat:8g
12.3%
Saturated Fat:2.01g
12.55%
Carbohydrates:1.72g
0.57%
Net Carbohydrates:1.32g
0.48%
Sugar:0.68g
0.75%
Cholesterol:97.03mg
32.34%
Sodium:458.97mg
19.96%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:31.28g
62.56%
Vitamin B3:14.97mg
74.85%
Selenium:46.45µg
66.35%
Vitamin B6:1.11mg
55.47%
Phosphorus:326.01mg
32.6%
Vitamin B5:2.11mg
21.07%
Potassium:571.93mg
16.34%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.19%
Magnesium:41.26mg
10.31%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.22%
Zinc:1.07mg
7.11%
Vitamin B12:0.4µg
6.72%
Calcium:52.4mg
5.24%
Vitamin C:3.84mg
4.65%
Vitamin K:4.74µg
4.52%
Iron:0.8mg
4.43%
Vitamin A:210.05IU
4.2%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.31%
Vitamin E:0.46mg
3.05%
Folate:11.45µg
2.86%
Copper:0.05mg
2.65%
Fiber:0.4g
1.59%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.13%