Chicken Capri

Submitted by mom2cass

"From the South Beach Diet Cookbook"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

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

directions

1. In a blender or food processor, combine the ricotta with the oregano, salt, and pepper. Process to blend.
2. 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 minute per side. Place the chicken breast, side by side, in a large baking dish and allow to cool.
3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
4. Spoon 1/4 cup of the cheese mixture and 1/4 cup tomoatoe onto each chicken breast. Top each chicken breast with 1 slice mozzarella. Bake for 20 min/, or until a thermometer inserted in the thickest portion of a breast registers 170 degrees and the juices run clear.