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    Three Cheese Chicken Cannelloni


    Source of Recipe


    Hungry Girl

    Recipe Introduction


    PER SERVING (1 stuffed cutlet, 1/2 of recipe): 274 calories, 3.5g fat, 647mg sodium, 12g carbs, 2g fiber, 6g sugars, 43g protein -- POINTS® value 5*

    List of Ingredients




    1/4 cup frozen chopped spinach
    1/4 cup finely chopped mushrooms
    1/3 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
    2 tsp. reduced-fat Parmesan-style grated topping
    1 tsp. chopped garlic, divided
    Dash nutmeg
    Dash each salt and black pepper, or more to taste
    Two 5-oz. raw boneless skinless lean chicken breast cutlets
    3/4 cup canned crushed tomatoes
    1 tsp. dried minced onion
    1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
    1 stick light string cheese

    Recipe



    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

    Place spinach and mushrooms in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute, until softened. Blot thoroughly, removing excess liquid. Add ricotta cheese, Parm-style topping, 1/2 tsp. garlic, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.

    Place one chicken cutlet in a large sealable plastic bag and, removing as much air as possible, seal bag. Carefully pound chicken through the bag with a meat malle t or heavy can, until uniformly about 1/3-inch thick. Repeat with second cutlet.

    Lay cutlets flat and spread evenly with veggie-cheese mixture. Starting with a longer side, roll up one cutlet (not too tightly or the filling will ooze!), and secure with toothpicks. Place in a baking pan sprayed with nonstick spray. Repeat with second cutlet. Cover pan with foil.

    Bake in the oven for 20 minutes.

    Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, Italian seasoning, and remaining 1/2 tsp. garlic. Mix well and set aside.

    Break string cheese into thirds and place in a food processor or blender -- blend at high speed until cheese takes on a shredded or grated consistency. (Or just tear string cheese into pieces and roughly chop.) Set aside.

    Remove pan from the oven, and carefully remove foil. Spoon seasoned tomatoes equally over chicken, and sprinkle shredded/grated string cheese evenly over tomatoes. Return to the oven (uncovered) and bake fo r 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and cheese on top has melted. Remove toothpicks and enjoy!

    MAKES 2 SERVINGS

 

 

 


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