Chicken Capri Sbd
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this irresistible Chicken Capri, inspired by the South Beach Diet! Tender, boneless chicken breasts are stuffed with a creamy blend of part-skim ricotta, Parmesan, and aromatic herbs, delivering a rich and satisfying bite with every forkful. Topped with juicy slices of plum tomatoes and melted mozzarella, this baked dish combines wholesome ingredients with Mediterranean flair. Ready in just 50 minutes, it's perfect for busy nights yet sophisticated enough for entertaining. Serve with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a gluten-free, protein-packed meal that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup ricotta cheese, part-skim
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, part-skim
- 2 pieces plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 pieces fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a large, oven-safe baking dish with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and set aside.
Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a pocket into each chicken breast, being cautious not to slice all the way through.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, dried basil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
Stuff each chicken breast with an equal amount of the ricotta mixture. Use toothpicks to seal the edges if needed.
Arrange the stuffed chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
Top each stuffed chicken breast with sliced plum tomatoes and a generous sprinkling of shredded mozzarella cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Discard any toothpicks used.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve warm. Pair with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2053 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.6 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.4 g | 197% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 778 mg | 259% | |
| Sodium | 3002 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.6 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.8 g | ||
| Protein | 281.2 g | 562% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1600 mg | 123% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 2575 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
