Entree: Italy – Baked Mozzarella Chicken over Tomato Brown Rice

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Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 55 min

Additional 5 min

Total 1 hr 10 min

Ingredients

- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, approx. 6 oz (170 g) each
- 1 1/2 cups (278 g) brown rice (uncooked)
- 14.5 oz (411 g) canned diced tomatoes
- 8 oz (225 g) mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 cups (140 g) broccoli florets

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In an ovenproof baking dish, combine the brown rice and canned diced tomatoes (with their liquid) and spread evenly; place the boneless skinless chicken breasts on top and tuck the broccoli florets around the chicken; cover with foil and bake until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through, about 45–55 minutes.
2. Remove foil, top each boneless skinless chicken breast with slices of mozzarella cheese, return to oven, uncovered, until cheese is melted and slightly browned, about 8–12 minutes; allow to rest a few minutes before serving atop the tomato brown rice.