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Menu Planner Menu Planner   CHEESE STUFFED ITALIAN CHICKEN  

 
INGREDIENTS

4 - 6 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/8 tsp salt
3/4 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 cup red pepper, seeded and minced
4 - 3/4 oz low fat, string cheese
1/4 cup fat free Italian salad dressisng (preferably Paul Newman)
1/8 tsp paprika
1/2 cup dry plain bread crumbs
RECIPE

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees 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 tsp water and pound to 1/4 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 bread crumb mixture.  Place back on baking sheet, spray with cooking spray and bake at 400 degrees F. for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
 

SERVING SUGGESTION

SERVING SIZE:
 1 breast half

NUMBER OF SERVINGS:
 4

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.