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Basil Stuffed Chicken

Source of Recipe


From "Family Circle Quick & Easy Recipes"






List of Ingredients



• 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 2 lbs. total)
  
• 1/2 tsp salt
  
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
  
• 6 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
  
• 1 tomato, cut into 6 slices
  
• 6 fresh basil leaves
  
• 1/2 cup dry seasoned bread crumbs
  
• 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  
• 2 Tbsp reduced-fat mayonnaise
  






Instructions



1. Heat broiler. Brush broiler-pan rack with olive oil; place 8 inches from heat.
   
   
2. Place chicken breast halves between sheets of plastic wrap. Lightly pound. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Slice each breast horizontally almost in half, but leaving one side attached. Arrange a mozzarella slice, tomato slice and basil leaf on bottom half of each breast, keeping the filling in the center. Fold top of chicken over filling, pressing around edges to seal.
   
   
3. Combine bread crumbs and Parmesan on a sheet of waxed paper. Brush chicken with mayonnaise. Dip chicken into crumbs; press to adhere.
   
   
4. Lightly coat both sides of chicken with nonstick cooking spray. Place chicken on prepared broiler-pan rack. Broil 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, or until internal temperature registers 170º F on an instant-read thermometer.
   
   Makes 6 servings.
   
   Prep: 15 minutes
   Broil: 8 to 10 minutes