Zesty Grilled Chicken

Name: Zesty Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Cuisine: Mexican Dinners, Mexican Recipes
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup chunky salsa, divided; 4 tablespoons zesty Italian salad dressing, divided; 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each); 2 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese; Hot cooked rice, optional

With just two ingredients in the marinade, this chicken recipe is ready in a snap. While my husband grills the chicken, I prepare the rice and heat the sauce to spoon over the top. —LaDonna Reed, Ponca City, Oklahoma

Ingredients

2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup chunky salsa, divided
4 tablespoons zesty Italian salad dressing, divided
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
Hot cooked rice, optional

Directions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 2 tablespoons salsa and 2 tablespoons salad dressing; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
In a small saucepan, combine the remaining salsa and dressing; cook over low heat until heated through, stirring occasionally; set aside and keep warm.
Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Immediately top with cheese. Serve over rice if desired. Top with salsa mixture.