Low Calorie Chicken Breasts w/Carrot & Zucchini Stuffing
Categories: Low Calorie, Chicken Breasts, Zucchini, Carrot, Stuffing
2 small whole chicken breasts 1 cup of carrots, shredded (about 2 sm.) 1 cup of zucchini, shredded (about 1 med.) 1 teaspoon of salt 1/4 teaspoon of poultry seasoning 1 envelope chicken-flavored bouillon 1/4 cup of water |
Instructions: With sharp knife, remove skin and excess fat from chicken breasts. Cut each breast in half, along breastbone; remove breastbone. From cut side of each chicken breast half, with tip of sharp knife, cut and scrape meat away from rib cage, gently pulling back meat to form pocket; set aside.
In medium bowl, combine carrots, zucchini, salt and poultry seasoning. Spoon about 1/2 cup mixture into each pocket; secure with toothpicks. In 10 inch skillet, place chicken, sprinkle with bouillon. To skillet add water, over medium high heat, heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer about 40 minutes or until chicken is fork tender. Remove toothpicks. Makes 4 servings, 180 calories per serving. |
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