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  1. Mexican Stuffed Chicken Breasts

    This recipe simplifies stuffing chicken breasts.  Not only is it easier to accomplish, but you get more stuffing with each bite.  It freezes well too.  I made a batch, froze two of the breasts and ate the other two.  I added a corn tortilla and tossed green salad on the side and I still had left- overs a couple of days later and used them make chicken fajitas.

    Ingredients:

    • 4 (6 oz) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
    • 2/3 c  Canned fat-free refried beans
    • ¼ c. chopped fresh cilantro
    • 1 Tbl. Canned chopped green chilies
    • 1 garlic clove, minced
    • ¼ tsp. salt
    • 1/8 tsp black pepper
    • Cooking spray
    • ½ c. bottled salsa
    • ¼ c. shredded reduced-fat 4 cheese Mexican blend cheese

     Directions:

    • Preheat oven to 400
    • Cut a 3-inch lengthwise slit in thickest portion of each chicken breast half to form a pocket (do not cut all the way through the breast).  Set aside.
    • Stir together beans and next 4 ingredients in a small bowl.  Spoon one-fourth of bean mixture into each pocket.  Sprinkle chicken evenly with salt and pepper.  Place stuffed chicken breast halves on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.  Bake at 400 for 20-22 minutes or until chicken is done.
    • Spoon 2 Tbl salsa evenly over each chicken breast half, and top each with 1 tbl cheese.  Bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese melts.  Serve immediately.  Yield:  4 servings (serving size: 1 chicken breast half).

    Nutritional Guide:

    Per serving:

    • Calories:        259
    • Fat:                 3.3  (1.3g sat)
    • Protein:          44.9
    • Carbohydrate:  10g
    • Fiber:              3 g

    TIP: Place chicken on a cutting board.  Using a sharp knife, cut a 3-inche lengthwise slit in the thickest portion of each breast (do not cut all the way through breast).  Spoon one-fourth mixture into each pocket.


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