Dinner – Italian Chicken (serves 4)

Servings: 1 ½ protein, 1 oil, 1 cat. 1 veg.

314 calories, 5g carbohydrates, 38g protein, 16g fat per serving

• ¾ cup part-skim ricotta
• > ½ tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp oregano
• > 1 ½ Tbsp olive oil
• ¾ cup canned crushed tomatoes
• > 4 slices part-skim mozzarella
• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (2 whole divided or 4 halves)

Combine ricotta and oregano in a small bowl; set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Rub each chicken piece with some garlic powder. Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat and add the chicken, cooking for about 8 minutes in each side. Remove from pan and place chicken in a 13” x 9” baking pan. Spoon ¼ each of cheese mixture and crushed tomatoes onto each chicken breast. Top each with a slice of mozzarella. Bake for 20 minutes.