Herb and Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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Here is another great recipe and this time we are using Laughing Cow cheese rather than Goat cheese. Serve with fresh spinach sautéed with crushed red pepper. 

Servings: 4 

Per serving: 

One Leaner Protein 

1/4 snack 

1 fat 

1 condiment 

1 vegetable serving 

Preparation Time: 20 minutes 

Ingredients: 

· 1 packet Medifast crackers, crushed 

· 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 

· 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 

· 4 wedges Light Laughing Cow cheese 

· 4 (8-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 

· 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 

· 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided 

· 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 

· 4 cups fresh spinach 

Preparation 

1. Preheat broiler to high. 

2. Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl. Cut a horizontal slit through thickest portion of each breast half to form a pocket. Stuff 2 tablespoons cheese mixture into each pocket; close opening with a wooden pick. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt. 

3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add 1 teaspoon olive oil to pan. Add chicken to pan, and cook for 2 minutes on 1 side or until browned. Arrange chicken on a baking sheet (browned side up); broil for 8 minutes or until done. 

4. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil, red pepper, and spinach; cook for 2 minutes or until spinach wilts. Stir in the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.

 

Source: yourdietdiva.com