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Provolone Chicken Melts

Source of Recipe


South Beach Diet Phase 2,3



List of Ingredients



• 4 (6 oz.) boneless,skinless chicken breasts
  
• 4 tsp extra-virgin olive oil,divided
  
• 4 slices multigrain bread
  
• 1 large garlic clove,cut in half
  
• 1 whole roasted bell pepper (from a jar),cut into 4 pieces
  
• 4 (3/4 oz.) slices reduced-fat provolone or Monterey Jack cheese
  
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  






Instructions



1. Heat oven to broil.
   
   
2. Lightly pound each chicken breast to an even thickness and season with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tsp of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over med. heat. Saute chicken until cooked throuh,about 5 min. per side. Transfer to a plate.
   
   
3. Lay bread slices on a baking sheet,drizzle with remaining oil, and rub with the cut sides of the garlic clove;discard garlic. Place under the broiler until toasted,about 1 min.
   
   
4. Top each bread slice with 1 pepper piece,1 chicken breast,and 1 cheese slice. Broil until cheese has melted,about 2 mon. Serve hot.
   
   
5. 4 servings