Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe contains cheese and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.
Sodium
This is NOT a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"Many's the long night I've dreamed of cheese - toasted, mostly."
-Robert Louis Stevenson, Author
This is a variation on the Stuffed Chicken with Tomato and Cheese recipe. Try your own variations by using yellow tomatoes or even a little minced green olives. Or throw a few capers in the tomato paste mixture. The list is endless. Be adventurous!
Servings: 2 | Serving size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
This recipe does not make very good leftovers.
Serve with Roasted Yams with Rosemary or Roasted Potatoes or Plain Mashed Potatoes or Mashed Yams or Plain Mashed Potatoes - Low Sodium Version or Roasted Yams with Rosemary - Low Sodium Version
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Serve with Parmesan Squash. or Pan Grilled Broccoli or Pan Grilled Asparagus or Herbed Zucchini or Zucchini with Sun Dried Tomatoes or Zucchini with Sun Dried Tomatoes - Low Sodium Version or Yellow Squash and Onions
1 clove | garlic (minced) |
2 tsp | tomato paste |
1 tsp | tapenade |
4 tsp | olive oil |
1/8 tsp | salt |
fresh ground black pepper (to taste) | |
2 4 ounce | boneless skinless chicken breasts |
1 ounce | reduced-fat Swiss cheese (thinly sliced) |
2 small | plum tomatoes (sliced into 4 slices each) |
1/4 cup | low sodium chicken or vegetable broth |
Stir together the garlic, tomato paste, tapenade, 2 teaspoons of the olive oil, salt and pepper in a small dish.
Slice each chicken breast to form a pocket for stuffing.
Spread the inside of the chicken breast with the garlic / tapenade mixture. Cut the cheese into eight pieces, then layer four slices of the tomatoes with four pieces of cheese inside each breast (this is why the tomatoes must be small).
Place the remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet. Heat over medium-high and add the stuffed chicken breasts. Reduce the heat to medium and sear on each side for about 2 minutes.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the skillet. Cook for another 5 - 8 minutes and remove to warm plates. Add the chicken stock to the pan and reduce by about half, then serve over the chicken.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
Servings: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories 255 | Calories from Fat 105 |
% Daily Value |
Total Fat 12g | 18% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 11% |
Monounsaturated Fat 8g | |
Trans Fat 0g | |
Cholesterol 70mg | 23% |
Sodium 529mg | 22% |
Total Carbohydrates 5g | 2% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 5% |
Sugars 3g | |
Protein 31g |
Vitamin A 14% | Vitamin C 19% |
Calcium 12% | Iron 8% |
Vitamin K 12 mcg | Potassium 561 mg |
Magnesium 45 mg |