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Italian-style stuffed chicken
breasts served on a bed of mixed salad greens.
Caprese
Stuffed Chicken Breasts
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken
breast halves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained use
4 ounces mozzarella cheese packed in water
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil - divided use
4 cups mixed salad greens
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 teaspoons chopped chives
1/2 cup packaged seasoned croutons
- Spray 9x9x2 baking pan
with cooking spray.
- Flatten each chicken breast
half to 1/4-inch thickness; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place
equal amount chopped tomatoes in center of each chicken breast
half. Cut mozzarella cheese into 4 equal portions and place on
chicken. Top with equal amounts basil leaves. Roll chicken, folding
in sides; fasten with wooden pick.
- Place in prepared pan,
seam side down; drizzle 1 teaspoon of the olive oil over chicken
and bake in 375°F (190°C) oven for about 30 minutes or
until fork can be inserted in chicken with ease.
- Remove picks from chicken.
Place salad greens on serving platter. Cut each piece of chicken
into 5 or 6 slices and arrange on greens.
- Mix remaining 2 tablespoons
olive oil with vinegar and drizzle over chicken. Sprinkle with
chives and garnish with croutons.
Makes 4 servings.
Recipe provided courtesy
of the National Chicken Council. Used with permission.
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