Chicken Capri

Ingredients:

• 1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup crushed tomatoes
• 4 sliced reduced-fat mozzarella cheese

Makes 4 Servings

1. In a blender or food processor, combine the ricotta with the oregano, salt, and pepper. Process to blend.
2. Rub the chicken with minced garlic. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 12 minutes per side. Place the chicken breasts, side by side, in a large baking dish and allow to cool.
3. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Spoon 1/4 cup of the cheese mixture and 1/4 cup tomatoes onto each chicken breast. Top each chicken breast with 1 slice mozzarella. Bake for 20 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted in the thickest portion of a breast registers 170 F and the juices run clear.

WW POINTS VALUE: 8 pts.

 

Note: This recipe appears in the South Beach Diet Cookbook. Italian cuisine is great comfort food. This Italian chicken dish is a great way to kick start your healthy lifestyle because it's so simple yet so flavorful. I highly recommend using Roma tomatoes in this recipe for an authentic Italian flare. You can also use turkey in place of the chicken for leaner poultry.