Page 150 - The Mediterranean Refresh

INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS

2 tbsp. olive oil, 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
divided
2. Heat large cast iron pan over medium heat and
2 lb. boneless,
skinless chicken add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
breasts 3. While your oil is heating up, butterfly the
1 tsp. salt chicken: cut each chicken breast from the side
about three-quarters of the way through, then DINNER
1 tsp. black pepper
open the chicken and lay flat.
1 tsp. chili powder
4. Season each chicken breast with the remaining
1 tbsp. dried Italian 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, pepper, chili powder,
seasoning
Italian seasoning and sweet paprika.
1 tsp. sweet paprika
5. Place 2 slices of tomato, 2 slices of mozzarella
8 thick slices ripe cheese and 2 basil leaves on one side of each chicken
tomato THE MEDITERRANEAN REFRESH
breast. Close the chicken breasts and use toothpicks
8 (1-oz.) slices fresh to help keep them closed around the filling.
mozzarella cheese
6. Transfer the stuffed chicken breasts to the pan
8 medium basil
leaves and sear for about 5 minutes on each side, until
golden brown.
4 tbsp. balsamic glaze
or balsamic reduction 7. Transfer to the oven until the internal
tempurature reaches 165°F.
8. Transfer the chicken breasts to a plate and let
rest 3–5 minutes.

9. Slice into ¼-inch slices and drizzle the balsamic
glaze over the top of the chicken. Serve over your
favorite salad: we suggest the Rustic Avocodo and
Corn Salad on page 150.

NUTRITION DATA FOR 1 SERVING:

Calories 366kcal Sodium 387mg
Total Carbohydrates 4g Potassium 23mg
Protein 35g Dietary Fiber 1g
Total Fat 12g Sugars 2g
Saturated Fat 5g Vitamin A 35 % Daily Value
Polyunsaturated fat 3g Vitamin C 15 % Daily Value
Monounsaturated fat 5g Calcium 15 % Daily Value
Trans fat 0g Iron 10% Daily Value
Cholesterol 85mg

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