Balsamic Chicken Sandwich

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup low-fat reduced sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 6 tbsp firmly packed dark brown sugar (I used 3 tbsp splenda brown sugar)
• 1/2 cup broccoli puree (I cooked a bag of Green Giant Broccoli Steamers and then pureed in my blender - made about 1 cup)
• 6 large tomato slices (optional)
• 6 Ciabatta rolls, Crusty Italian Bread or Whole Wheat Bread
• 1/2 cup grated or shredded mozzarella

Directions:

Sprinkle the chicken cubes with salt and pepper. Place flour on waxed paper and toss the chicken in flour until completely coated.

Warm oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and garlic. Decrease heat to medium and cook until chicken begins to brown (8-10 minutes).

Pre-heat over to 350 degrees.

Add chicken broth, vinegar and brown sugar to skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 10-15 minutes. Add puree and cook 2-3 minutes more.

Place bread on baking pan. top each with tomato slice (optional). Divide chicken among bread slices and top with mozzarella. Bake until cheese is melted and edges of bread are crisp (5-7 minutes). Serve immediately.

*Recipe courtesy of Double Delicious! by Jessica Seinfeld