Chicken stuffed with mozzarella, basil and tomatoes
This low calorie, easy stuffed chicken breast recipe for two is packed full of classic flavours, a delicious healthy lunch or dinner
Ingredients
- 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
- oil spray
- 2 cups rocket leaves, washed
- 8 cherry tomatoes, washed, halved
- 2 tablespoons low-fat balsamic dressing
Instructions
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.
Nutrition Info (per serve)
Kilojoules 1270kJ
Calories 304cal
Protein 41g
Total fat 11g
Saturated fat 4g
Carbohydrates 10g
Sugars 9g
Dietary fibre 3g
Sodium 300mg
Calcium 190mg
Iron 2mg
Variations
- Try reduced-fat cream cheese instead of mozzarella for a creamier taste.
- Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free dressing.
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