serves four: 1 chicken breast + 2 tablespoons sauce per serving
- 4 (4-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast cutlets
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, plus extra for sprinkling
- Black pepper for sprinkling
- 2 slices (1-1/2 ounces total) reduced-fat Swiss cheese, cut in half
- 12 basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup fat-free, low sodium chicken broth
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Sprinkle chicken evenly with garlic powder and pepper.
- Place a half-slice of Swiss cheese over each of the chicken breasts.
- Place 3 basil leaves over each and roll up jelly roll-style; secure each with a wooden toothpick.
- Place the rolls in the baking dish.
- In a medium skillet, over medium heat, heat oil until hot.
- Add onion, tomatoes, remaining 1/2 teaspoon of garlic, and parsley.
- Saute 5 minutes.
- Add broth and cook 1 minute.
- Pour over chicken.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until no pink remains in the chicken.
I would serve this with creamed spinach and some crusty bread.