Chicken Capri

This is an old recipe I forgot I had!  This one is really easy to make and tasty!  I was a huge fan of The South Beach Diet when it came out back in 2004.  I have all 3 of their cookbooks and they focus on "good" carbs that are high protein food items.  This one goes really well with a crisp garden salad.  And yes, it is Gluten Free!  It is high in protein and low in carbs!  You'll really enjoy this one!

Ingredients:

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

Directions:

• With a mixer, combine the ricotta cheese with oregano, salt and pepper.
• Rub the chicken with the garlic powder
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.  Add the chicken and cook for 12 minutes per side. NOTE: Your chicken will not be done!
• Place the chicken breasts side by side in a large baking dish and allow to cool.
• Preheat over to 350F
• Spoon 1/4 cup of the cheese mixture and 1/4 cup of the tomatoes onto each chicken breast.
• Top each chicken breast with 1 slice of mozzarella cheese.
• Bake for 20 minute, or until a thermometer inserted in the thickest portion of a breast registers 170F and juices run clear.

Makes 4 Servings

Nutrition Per Serving

340 calories, 15g fat, 5g saturated fat, 44g protein, 6g carbohydrate, 1g dietary fiber, 115mg cholesterol, 470mg sodium