Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken
Calories: 253kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Jalapeños Finely Chopped
- 1/4 cup Monterey Jack Cheese
- 1 tbsp Low-Fat Cream Cheese Softened
- 1 tbsp Dry Pressed Cottage Cheese
- 1 Egg
- 1/4 cup Cornmeal
- 2 Chicken Breasts (8 oz each) Trimmed
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Combine jalapeños, cheese and cream cheese in a small bowl.
- Lightly beat egg in a shallow dish.
- Place the cornmeal in a separate shallow dish.
- Cut a horizontal slit along the thin, long edge of the chicken breasts, nearly through to the opposite side. Place half the filling in the center and press the edges firmly together.
- Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.
- Coat the chicken in the egg, then dredge in the cornmeal.
- Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat; add the chicken and cook until lightly browned on one side, about 3 minutes.
- Turn the chicken over and place the skillet in the oven.
- Roast until an instant-read thermometer registers 165°F, 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Chicken Breast | Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 30.4g | Fat: 11g | Fiber: 1g
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