Cheddar Chicken Breasts

 

CHEDDAR CHICKEN BREASTS

 

4 small (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts

4 1-ounce slices reduced fat cheddar cheese

2 cups crushed corn flakes cereal

Salt and pepper to taste

1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

1/2 cup skim milk

 

Directions:
Cut a 2-inch long slit 1/2 way through each breast along the thickest side.
Place 1 piece of cheese into each chicken breast and secure the opening with wooden picks.
Combine cereal and seasoning.
Dip chicken into milk then generously roll in cereal mixture to cover completely.
Place chicken breasts in a baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
Bake at 375 degrees for 40 minutes or until no longer pink.

Makes 4 Servings
Serving Size: 1 chicken breast

Nutritional Breakdown per serving:
Calories:  224
Total fat:  3 grams (13% of calories)
Saturated fat:  1 gram
Cholesterol:  71 mg
Sodium:  369 mg
Carbohydrate:  14 grams (26% of calories)
Protein:  33 grams (61% of calories)
Dietary fiber: trace

 

Exchanges per serving:
Starch/Bread 1
Lean Meat 4 1/2
Vegetable 0
Fruit 0
Non-fat Milk 0
Fat 0
Other Carbohydrate 0