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30-minute meals: Chicken stuffed with tomato and cheese

Not only is chicken one of the most affordable meats, but it is also one of the easiest to cook.

This recipe is sure to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters.

 

You will need:

  • Four boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
  • Half a teaspoon salt.
  • A quarter teaspoon black pepper.
  • Three quarters of a cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • One plum tomato, eight slices.
  • Eight large basil leaves.
  • A third of a cup bread crumbs.
  • Two tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Two egg whites, lightly beaten.
  • Two teaspoons olive oil.
  • One tablespoon chopped garlic.
  • One diced tomatoes .
  • A quarter cup torn basil.
  • One packet of angel hair pasta, cooked.

 

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What to do:

Pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and coat a baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.

Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally, leaving one side attached. Open like a book and season with salt and pepper. On one side of each breast, layer mozzarella, tomato and basil and fold over.

Combine bread crumbs and Parmesan on a plate. Dip both sides of chicken in egg whites and coat with bread crumb mixture; place on prepared baking pan. Lightly spritz with non-stick cooking spray and bake for four to five minutes per side or until cooked through.

Meanwhile, in a saucepan heat oil over medium-high heat; add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes and remaining salt and pepper. Simmer for three minutes then add basil.

Serve chicken with cooked angel hair pasta and sauce.

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