Cheesy Tarragon Chicken

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NUTRITION per serving: 159 Calories; 4g Fat; 28g Protein; trace Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 73mg Cholesterol; 99mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain (Starch); 4 Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat. Points: 4

  • 6

Ingredients

  • 6 (4-oz.) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • Non-aerosol cooking spray
  • 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1.5 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat chicken with cooking spray and season evenly with the tarragon and pepper. Place a large oven-proof skillet over high heat. When skillet is nice and hot, coat it with cooking spray, add chicken and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side or until golden brown. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 4 minutes. Evenly top each chicken breast half with crumbled goat cheese and bake for 2 to 3 minutes longer or until cheese is slightly melted and chicken is cooked through.

SERVING SUGGESTION: Steamed new potatoes and steamed green beans.
VEGETARIAN: Use non-breaded faux chicken patties.
KOSHER: Use your favorite soy cheese.
GLUTEN FREE: No changes necessary.