Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Dinner Anyone? Chicken Capri from SparkPeople

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I thought this recipe looked delicious and I will be testing it on the family this week.  Let me know how it works for you or if you have other recipe ideas that I could share with others!

 

Chicken Capri

Submitted by: THESPY75

Looks like a quick and easy chicken dish for during the week. These are very good and juicy.
Number of Servings: 4
Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 377.1
  • Total Fat: 17.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 136.4 mg
  • Sodium: 547.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 9.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
  • Protein: 44.9 g

Ingredients


    - 1 Cup Reduced-Fat Ricotta Cheese
    - 1/2 tsp. Dried Oregano
    - 1/4 tsp. Salt
    - 1/4 tsp. Ground Black Pepper
    - 4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Halves
    - 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
    - 2 Tbsp. Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
    - 1 Cup Crushed Tomaotes
    - 4 slices Reduced-Fat Mozzarella Cheese (or Provolone)


Directions

Makes 4 servings. Can be served with a crisp salad.

1) Blend ricotta, oregano, salt, and pepper in processor or belnder.
2) Rub chicken with garlic powder.
3) Heat 2 T (all) extra virgin olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.
4) Add chicken and cook for about 12 minutes per side.
5) Remove from skillet and allow to cook in a large baking dish.

6) Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.

7) When chicken has cooled, spoon 1/4 cup of chese mixture and 1/4 cup of crushed tomatoes on each breast half.
8) Top each with slice of the reduced fat mozzarella
9) Bake in oven for about 20 minutes or until chicken is done (about 170 degress internally) and juices run clear



Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user THESPY75.

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