Cheesy Garlic Chicken


Hoorah for another dinner recipe! This is a recipe for guiltless cheesy, garlic-y, yummy chicken. Impossible? I think not! This is a savory chicken dish that is perfect with pasta, salad, steamed veggies, or garlic bread if you’re really feeling naughty!

 

Cheesy Garlic Chicken

Servings: 2

Amount per serving: 161 calories- 4g carbs- 4g fat- 28g protein

Ingredients:

  • 2 chicken breasts (4 oz each)
  • 1 teaspoon onion salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup part skim ricotta cheese

 

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
  2. Spray a baking pan with nonstick spray and place chicken breasts in the pan.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together onion salt, pepper, and salt.
  4. Rub mixture onto each side of both chicken breasts
  5. In the same bowl, mix together the minced garlic and ricotta cheese.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes, then top the chicken with the cheese and garlic spread
  7. Cook another 10 minutes or until done! The internal temperature should be above 165 degrees (I usually try to aim for 170).
  8. Serve with your favorite side and enjoy!

 

I served this with bowtie pasta and it was delicious!

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