Caprese Chicken Casserole Directions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a baking dish with WW-compatible cooking spray.
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Top with Tomatoes and Garlic: Spread the minced garlic over the chicken breasts. Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes around and on top of the chicken.
- Bake the Chicken: Drizzle the chicken and tomatoes with the olive oil. Pour the balsamic vinegar evenly over the chicken. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
- Add Cheese and Basil: Remove the dish from the oven, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the chicken, and return to the oven. Bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Once baked, sprinkle the fresh chopped basil over the casserole. Let it cool slightly before serving.
WW Points and other Slimming or Weight Loss programs:
Due to plans regularly changing and updating, we recommend calculating with the official tools you get as a member to those plans to ensure accuracy of values.
WW Points Calculation:
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts: 0 points (1 lb)
- Cherry tomatoes: 0 points (1 cup)
- Fat-free mozzarella cheese: 2 points (1/2 cup)
- Fresh basil: 0 points (1/4 cup)
- Balsamic vinegar: 0 points (1/4 cup)
- Olive oil: 4 points (1 tbsp)
- Garlic, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and cooking spray: 0 points
Total points for the entire recipe: 6 points
Serving Size and Points:
- This recipe makes 4 servings.
- Each serving: 1.5 points (rounded to 2 points per serving in the WW app)
I await your comments! Enjoy!
