Mediterranean-Style Chicken That’s Sure To Please

Bring the fragrant and irresistible flavors of the Mediterranean to your table with this satisfying meal. Perfectly seasoned and topped with juicy tomatoes and mozzarella cheese, this dish is sure to please.

Chicken Capri

Description
This dish tastes like it took you all day, but it can be done in 30 minutes. The chicken goes especially well with a crisp garden salad topped with any South Beach Diet–approved dressing.

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup crushed tomatoes
4 slices reduced-fat mozzarella cheese

Instructions
In a blender or food processor, combine the ricotta with the oregano, salt, and pepper. Process to blend.

Rub the chicken with the garlic powder. 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.

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 register 170°F and the juices run clear.

Nutritional Information:
340 calories
15 g fat (5 g sat)
6 g carbohydrate
44 g protein
1 g fiber
470 mg sodium
115 mg cholesterol

Source: SouthBeachDiet.com

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