Chicken stuffed with mozzarella, basil and tomatoes

Photographer: Melanie Jenkins

This low calorie, easy stuffed chicken breast recipe for two is packed full of classic flavours, a delicious healthy lunch or dinner

Serves: 2

Time to make: 25 mins

Ingredients

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toothpicks or wooden cocktail sticks

2 chicken breasts (about 150g each), skinless

2 tomatoes, thinly sliced

½ cup fresh basil

¼ cup freshly grated mozzarella cheese

spray oil

2 cups rocketarugulaX leaves, washed

8 cherry tomatoes, washed, halved

2 tablespoons low-fat balsamic dressing

Instructions

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1 Preheat oven to 180ºC. Slit each chicken breast horizontally to make a pocket.

2 Stuff pockets with tomato slices, basil and mozzarella. Secure pockets with small wooden cocktail sticks.

3 Heat a little oil spray in a non-stick frying pan. Place each breast in pan to brown for 2 minutes on each side. Remove breasts and place in a baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes or until juices run clear.

4 Assemble rocket, cherry tomatoes and drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.

Variations

Try reduced-fat cream cheese instead of mozzarella for a creamier taste.
Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free dressing.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 304 cal

Kilojoules 1270 kJ

Protein 41 g

Total fat 11 g

Saturated fat 4 g

Carbohydrates 10 g

Sugar 9 g

Dietary fibre 3 g

Sodium 300 mg

Calcium 190 mg

Iron 2 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.