Almond Stuffed Chicken-cooking Light

Total Time: 27 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/3 cup light garlic & herb spreadable cheese
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley or 3 tablespoons chives, chopped
• 4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons butter

Recipe

• 1 combine the cheese, almonds, and 2 tbsp of the fresh herb in a small bowl and set aside.
• 2 make a horizontal cut through the thickest portion of the breast to make a pocket. stuff 1 1/2 tbsp of the cheese mixture into the pockets. secure with a wooden toothpick.
• 3 sprinkle the chicken with the salt and pepper.
• 4 in a medium nonstick skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. add chicken to the pan and cook for 6 minutes on each side or until done.
• 5 remove from pan and cover for 2 minutes. top chicken with remaining almonds and herbs.