Cheese-Stuffed Italian Chicken |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
4 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
3/4 teaspoon dried basil, divided |
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper |
1/4 cup minced green bell pepper |
4 (3/4-ounce) part-skim mozzarella cheese sticks |
2 tablespoons fat-free italian dressing |
1/8 teaspoon paprika |
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs |
cooking spray |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
3. Sprinkle chicken evenly with salt, 1/4 teaspoon basil, and crushed red pepper.
4. Sprinkle each chicken breast half with 1 tablespoon minced bell pepper. Place 1 cheese stick lengthwise down center. Roll up jelly roll fashion. Brush rolls evenly with Italian dressing.
5. Combine paprika and breadcrumbs; dredge chicken breast rolls in breadcrumb mixture, turning to coat. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray seam side down. Lightly coat chicken rolls with cooking spray. Sprinkle evenly with remaining basil.
6. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until done. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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