Ingredients:
4 tablespoons low-fat ricotta cheese ( Part Skim)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon fresh parsley, finely minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons crushed tomatoes
4 slices reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
Directions:
In a small bowl mash Ricotta Cheese, Parmesan Cheese, Salt, Pepper, Oregano& Parsley together until well blended.
Toss the chicken with the garlic powder and brown in the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 10 minutes per side.
When done remove to a shallow casserole dish to cool slightly.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Spoon 1 Heaping serving spoon of Ricotta mixture onto each chicken breast and top with 1 tablespoons of Crushed Tomatoes.
Place one slice of mozzarella cheese on each one and place in the top rack of the oven.
Bake for 20 minutes until a meat thermometer registers 170 deg. farenheit
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 10 min.
Time total: 45 min.