Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

By rossboys

Ingredients

• Stuffing:
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 4 Tbsp chopped fresh basil, divided
• 2 Tbsp nonfat cream cheese, softened
• 2 Tbsp grated Romano cheese
• 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp anchovy paste
• 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 deg. Spray a baking dish with vegetable cooking spray. Set aside.

To prepare stuffing, in a small bowl, combine 3 Tbsp basil, cream cheese, Romano cheese, lemon juice, garlic, anchovy paste, and pepper. Mix well.

Using a sharp knife, cut a deep horizontal pocket in each chicken breast. Spoon cream cheese mixture evenly into each pocket. Secure openings with toothpicks.

In a large skillet, heat oil over med-high heat. Add chicken; cook, turning once, until browned, about 5 min.

Transfer chicken to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with mozzarella and remaining basil. Cover baking dish with foil. Bake chicken until cooked through and no longer pink, about 20 min.