Balsamic Vinegar, how i love thee...

I got our lasted copy of Cooking Light magazine, and while i thumbed through, this JUMPED out at me, and i'm so glad it did. this was AMAZING. How can this be good for you!? i simply can't even understand it. i made it with the exact side dish that they told me too as well, Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes

Roast Chicken with Balsamic Bell Peppers

Ingredients

• 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• Cooking spray
• 2 cups thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1 cup thinly sliced yellow bell pepper
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots (about 1 large)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 450°.

2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Combine 1/2 teaspoon salt, fennel seeds, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, garlic powder, and oregano. Brush chicken with 1 1/2 teaspoons oil; sprinkle spice rub over chicken. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to pan. Add chicken; cook 3 minutes or until browned. Turn chicken over; cook 1 minute. Arrange chicken in an 11 x 7–inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 450° for 10 minutes or until done.

3. Heat remaining olive oil over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers, shallots, and rosemary; sauté 3 minutes. Stir in broth, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high. Stir in vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Serve bell pepper mixture over chicken.

Nutritional Facts

Calories: 28; Fat: 11g; Protein: 35.9g; Carbohydrate: 8.8g; Fiber: 1.9g; Cholesterol: 2mg; Sodium: 644mg; Calcium: 38mg 94mg; Iron:

Weight Watcher Points-6


Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs yukon gold potatoes
• 1/3 cup 2% low-fat milk
• 3 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon garlic poweder

Directions

1. Place cubed and peeled potatoed in a large saucepan cover with water and Bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until tender.
3. Drain and return to pan.
4. Add milk, mascarpone cheese, and salt.
   
5. Mash to desired consistency. (make 4 servings)
   

Nutrition Facts
Calories 184.4; Total Fat 5.2 g; Cholesterol 16.6 mg; Sodium 313.4 mg; Potassium 796.7 mg; Total Carbohydrate 29.5 g; Dietary Fiber 3.1 g; Sugars 3.2 g; Protein 4.2 g

Weight Watcher Points-4