Feta-Topped Chicken

Gluten Free
Health score
13%
Feta-Topped Chicken
25 min.
4
212kcal

Suggestions


Are you looking for a quick and delicious meal that’s both satisfying and healthy? Look no further than this Feta-Topped Chicken! 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 succulent boneless, skinless chicken breasts, brushed with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette and seasoned to perfection with Italian herbs and seasoned pepper. The crowning glory of this dish is the crumbled feta cheese, which adds a creamy, salty richness that pairs beautifully with the fresh slices of roma tomato. As the chicken broils, the cheese melts and turns lightly golden, creating a mouthwatering topping that elevates this simple meal to something truly special.

Not only is this Feta-Topped Chicken a feast for the taste buds, but it also offers a fantastic nutritional profile, with a high protein content that will keep you feeling full and energized. Whether you serve it alongside a fresh salad or your favorite roasted vegetables, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike. Get ready to savor every bite of this delightful main course!

Ingredients

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

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
Protein61.24%
Fat35.23%
Carbs3.53%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.5
Glycemic Load
0.25
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
15.191304377888%

Flavonoids

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

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:212.3kcal
10.62%
Fat:8g
12.31%
Saturated Fat:2.01g
12.56%
Carbohydrates:1.8g
0.6%
Net Carbohydrates:1.37g
0.5%
Sugar:0.68g
0.75%
Cholesterol:97.03mg
32.34%
Sodium:313.65mg
13.64%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:31.29g
62.59%
Vitamin B3:14.97mg
74.86%
Selenium:46.45µg
66.36%
Vitamin B6:1.11mg
55.49%
Phosphorus:326.21mg
32.62%
Vitamin B5:2.11mg
21.09%
Potassium:573.56mg
16.39%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.2%
Magnesium:41.47mg
10.37%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.23%
Zinc:1.07mg
7.12%
Vitamin B12:0.4µg
6.72%
Calcium:52.87mg
5.29%
Vitamin K:4.95µg
4.71%
Vitamin C:3.84mg
4.65%
Iron:0.81mg
4.49%
Vitamin A:210.74IU
4.21%
Manganese:0.08mg
4.09%
Vitamin E:0.46mg
3.06%
Folate:11.47µg
2.87%
Copper:0.05mg
2.73%
Fiber:0.43g
1.72%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.13%