SMOTHERED CHICKEN ITALIANO

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From Miami, Florida, Mary Kretschmer writes, "This is one of my husband's favorites and has become an 'old reliable' to serve dinner guests. It's impressive and tasty but so easy to prepare."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 cup crushed tomatoes
4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the oregano, garlic powder, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; rub over chicken. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chicken in oil for 3-4 minutes on each side. , Transfer to an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine ricotta cheese and remaining salt and pepper; spoon over chicken. Top with tomatoes. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes. Top with cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or a thermometer reads 170°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 341mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges