Ok so I was actually nervous about making this recipe! Although I've been cooking for awhile now and feel very comfortable in the kitchen, there are still A LOT of techniques I have yet to learn. This would be one of them.
But I surprised myself (and my boyfriend) because they turned out fantastic! No really...they did :) I found this recipe on Gina's Skinny Recipes and have been wanting to make them for sooo long now. I was just daunted by the fact I had to slice the chicken breasts into cutlets, wrap them up with the cheese and broccoli inside and seal them together with toothpicks without having everything fall out! It's SO much easier than I had imagined and they tasted delicious. At only 142 calories per piece of chicken (only 3 points!), this dish is is tasty, satisfying and very well-balanced. Even your kids will love it! I paired the rest of the remaining broccoli with this dish as a healthy side. I love learning and practicing new techniques. It's always such a great feeling when you're successful and, even when you're not, you always learn something from every mistake. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did!
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Servings: 9
Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken
Calories: 142
Fat: 4.9 g
Carbs: 4.8 g
Protein: 19.4 g
Old Points: 3 pts
Points+: 3 pts
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Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken
Calories: 142
Fat: 4.9 g
Carbs: 4.8 g
Protein: 19.4 g
Old Points: 3 pts
Points+: 3 pts
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Here are your ingredients:
Recipe adapted from Gina's Skinny Recipes
3 (24 oz total) large chicken breast halves
1 large egg
2 tsp. water
3/4 cup whole wheat seasoned bread crumbs
2 cups broccoli floret, cooked, chopped small
5 slices reduced fat Swiss cheese
Salt
Spray oil
Toothpicks
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, combine egg, water and a little salt. Beat with a fork to make an egg wash. Set aside. Fill a second bowl with breadcrumbs.
Slice chicken breast halves into thin cutlets. You should get about 3 thin cutlets out of one breast half. Pound them to make them thinner if you wish. This helps when you wrap the cutlets.
Cut each slice of cheese in half. Place a 1/2 slice cheese in the center of the chicken and top with a little broccoli. Wrap chicken around to completely cover cheese, using toothpicks to secure. Season with a little salt. Dip chicken into egg wash, then breadcrumbs. Spray cookie sheet with oil and place chicken on cookie sheet. Lightly spray chicken with oil and bake about 25 minutes, until cooked. Enjoy!
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Recipe adapted from Gina's Skinny Recipes
3 (24 oz total) large chicken breast halves
1 large egg
2 tsp. water
3/4 cup whole wheat seasoned bread crumbs
2 cups broccoli floret, cooked, chopped small
5 slices reduced fat Swiss cheese
Salt
Spray oil
Toothpicks
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, combine egg, water and a little salt. Beat with a fork to make an egg wash. Set aside. Fill a second bowl with breadcrumbs.
Slice chicken breast halves into thin cutlets. You should get about 3 thin cutlets out of one breast half. Pound them to make them thinner if you wish. This helps when you wrap the cutlets.
Cut each slice of cheese in half. Place a 1/2 slice cheese in the center of the chicken and top with a little broccoli. Wrap chicken around to completely cover cheese, using toothpicks to secure. Season with a little salt. Dip chicken into egg wash, then breadcrumbs. Spray cookie sheet with oil and place chicken on cookie sheet. Lightly spray chicken with oil and bake about 25 minutes, until cooked. Enjoy!
50 lovely comments:
I love stuffed chicken- especially when its stuffed with cheese. I need to get back on my healthy eating (post holiday/vacation) so this is high up on my list!
This looks really yummy! I'm always looking for healthier options for dinner, and for 3 ww's pts, this is a winner! I will try this during the week, for sure! =]
that sounds so good! and i bet you could do it with a variety of different veggies and fillings too! i bet zucchini and maybe a light cream cheese would be delish! thanks for the great recipe!
you are sooo creative!! lovely pics btw as well
mmm looks delicious!
Great recipe! Nice job on the stuffing too. That still makes me nervous and hesitant to try a recipe!
yummy!! god your blog is making me drool!
Kelly, so glad that you posted this! We have chicken breasts in our freezer that are dying to be stuffed with something! ...dinner tomorrow= Yum.
That looks really good! Hubby loves chicken, broccoli & Swiss cheese...something tells me he'd love these! Thanks for a great post!
These look delicious! I`ve never stuffed something like this but now I think I might find the courage to try.
Broccoli, cheese and chicken just go so well together. So comforting and delicious!
Hi, Your broccoli chicken sounds delicious! I love broccoli but have never tried it stuffed in chicken before!
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Yum, these look delish and low in calories! One of my favorite cooking techniques is stuffing chicken breast and next week I am going to stuff chicken wings yum!
Ahhh,, can get my kids to eat broccoli
Awesome! Broccoli and cheese inside ... I know my kids will love this :)
This looks so good. I am right there with you that stuffing and cutting chicken like this is very daunting. I need to go get me some toothpicks to try it out.
I think you did a great job! They look so good! I swear you can NEVER have enough chicken recipes. I will def. need to try this.
Thanks for making it look so easy!!
Amy
YUMMMMMMMMMMM
I love stuffed chicken recipes and this is one I'd love to try. Even better looking is the nutrition information. I am a calorie counter and this would make a great main dish with a side of broccoli. Yummy!
It's my turn to visit you... and oh my gosh, I love your blog! And not only does your dishes look scrumptious but so healthy too. <3 <3 <3
I have been looking for a good stuffed chicken recipe. Now, thanks to you, I have found one! This looks delicious. Thanks for the recipe!
This looks great and only three points?! :) So fab.
What timing! I'm planning to make stuffed chicken tonight also! I'm going to make mine Italian: mozzarella cheese, maybe some basil... I'll let you know how it turns out!
That sounds delicious Alex!!! :)
That's a wonderful recipes! Looks really yummy!!
They look incredibly delicious. I'd say the only problem I can see is that you're only supposed to eat one in order to maintain those three points, right? Bummer. Perfect job on your first attempt at cutlets and stuffing!
Stuffed meats are always a good thing! And you're absolutely right - it looks a lot harder than it actually is. Thanks for stopping by my blog!
Now that your fears are over, there's no stopping you now! Way to go. They look fabulous!
Such a great idea! I'm always looking for new ways to serve chicken, and this looks like a winner.
PS...love the new look here :)
Your chicken looks delish! I love the recipe - I'll have to try it soon. I need new recipes in my life where dinner is concerned :) By the way, Oliver is adorable!!! And, your cheesecake looks like the perfect way to have celebrated the 4th too.
You're a genius! This looks way to yum to be less than 150 calories. Great job!
This looks awesome! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe! :D
Love this recipe...great combination for the chicken...broccoli is so healthy and yummy, and so is the chicken!
Looks delicious! I'm always looking for new chicken recipes so I will definitely be trying this soon!
What a great idea! I love that the cheese is hidden inside!
I always request my husband's help when it comes to stuffed chicken. Two hands seem to make things easier! I love the stuffing in yours...sounds delicious :)
I always request my husband's help when it comes to stuffed chicken. Two hands seem to make things easier! I love the stuffing in yours...sounds delicious :)
This chicken sounds great! I love the stuffing you've chosen =)
Congrats on mastering a new technique!! These look delicious, and I know how exciting it is to try something new and have it work!
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Hi! Looks really delicious! :D Nice blog you have here! Your doggie is lovely! I have a cute dachshund too! She is a super alert guard dog. haha.
Hi Kelly,you have a nice blog and thanks for dropping by my blog;) I am your follower now ;) and look forward to more recipes sharing with you.
Hi Kelly,you have a nice blog and thanks for dropping by my blog;) I am your follower now ;) and look forward to more recipes sharing with you.
Yum! I love the healthy spin on something so tasty. Your blog looks fantastic.
this is such a creative way of using cauli in cooking.
You can't go wrong with Gina's recipe! Good job.
Oh My gosh this sounds and looks so delicious!
Would you happen to have any helpful hints or extra pics of how you stuffed the chicken? I gave this recipe a try and had a bit of a time getting the chicken wrapped around the stuffing.
By the way, love your blog! Ive gotten so many great recipes from it!
This looks yummy!!!! I can't wait to try it! Love your blog and can't wait to get more recipes! We should swap! I'm just getting started but I'll def be back! Happy New Year!
This is a really awesome recipe! I made it for my husband and he is a hard sell! So easy and delicious without being full of fat and cals!
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