Cheese Stuffed Italian Chicken (WW)

Source: Jan Taylor

You'll never believe that this tender chicken oozing with gooey cheese is only 5 points for WEIGHT WATCHERS!!!

4 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon dried basil, divided
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 cup minced green bell pepper
4 (3/4 ounce) part-skim mozzarella cheese sticks
2 tablespoons fat-free Italian dressing
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
Cooking spray

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to 1/4 inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Sprinkle chicken evenly with salt, 1/4 teaspoon basil and crushed red pepper.

Sprinkle each chicken breast half with 1 tablespoon minced bell pepper. Place 1 cheese stick lengthwise down center. Roll up jelly roll fashion. Brush rolls evenly with Italian dressing.

Combine paprika and breadcrumbs; dredge chicken breast rolls in breadcrumbs mixture, turning to coat. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray seam side down. Lightly coat chicken rolls with cooking spray. Sprinkle evenly with remaining basil.

Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes or until done. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Makes 4 servings.

ENJOY!