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Menu Planner Menu Planner   CHEESE STUFFED ITALIAN CHICKEN  

 
INGREDIENTS

4 (6 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
⅛ tsp. salt (optional)
¾ tsp. dried basil
¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
¼ cup red pepper, seeded and minced
4¾ oz. low fat, string cheese
¼ cup fat free Italian salad dressing (preferably Paul Newman)
⅛ tsp. paprika
½ cup dry plain bread crumbs
RECIPE

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Mix together salt, basil, red pepper flakes and minced bell pepper.
  • One at a time, place each chicken breast in large heavy zip-lock bag with 1 teaspoon water and pound to ¼ inch thickness using a meat mallet or heavy skillet. 
  • After each breast is pounded, remove from bag, place on foil lined baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and basil mixture, set aside until all chicken has been pounded. 
  • Place one string cheese down center of each breast and roll up jelly-roll fashion, leaving them on the baking sheet.
  • Mix together on separate plate bread crumbs and paprika.
  • Dip each breast in salad dressing and roll in breadcrumb mixture, place back on baking sheet, spray with cooking spray and bake at 400°F for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
 

SERVING SUGGESTION

SERVING SIZE:
1 breast half 

NUMBER OF SERVINGS:


NUTRITION FACTS
 
Calories  260

Total Fat 5 g

Sodium 750 mg

Total Carbohydrates 14 g

Fiber 1 g

Protein 38 g
 

This information is for educational purposes only. It does not replace the advice of your physician. If you have any medical concerns or issues, contact your physician.