Cilantro-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Prep time10 min
Total time1hr 5min
ServingsMakes 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb.)
- ½ cup Italian dressing, divided
- 20 RITZ Crackers, crushed (about 1 cup)
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained, heated
- 4 tsp. grated Parmesan cheese
Preparation
- Make 3-inch-long cut in one long side of each chicken breast to form pocket, being careful to not cut all the way though to opposite side. Place chicken in bowl; drizzle with 1/4 cup dressing. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
- Heat oven to 375°F. Mix cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup cilantro, garlic and remaining dressing. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Spoon about 3 Tbsp. of the crumb mixture into pocket in each chicken breast; place on foil-covered baking sheet.
- Bake 25 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF). Combine remaining cilantro and cheese. Top chicken with tomatoes and cilantro mixture.
Recipe Tips
- Substitute
Substitute chopped parsley or basil for the cilantro. - Substitute
Substitute your favorite salsa for the tomatoes.
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Nutrition InformationNutrition Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 320 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total fat 15g | |
| Saturated fat 3g | |
| Cholesterol 70mg | |
| Sodium 920mg | |
| Carbohydrate 18g | |
| Dietary fiber 2g | |
| Total sugars 6g | |
| Protein 27g | |
| Vitamin A | 15 %DV |
| Vitamin C | 25 %DV |
| Calcium | 10 %DV |
| Iron | 10 %DV |