Goat Cheese-Stuffed Chicken with Tomato-Basil Sauce

Entree

INGREDIENTS

2 oz goat cheese, softened
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 (4 oz) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 large fresh basil leaves
6 oz whole wheat capellini (angel hair) pasta
1 (16 oz) jar tomato basil pasta sauce
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

Stir together cheese, chopped basil and pepper; set aside.
Place chicken between two sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; flatten to 1/4-inch thickness, using a meat mallet. Sprinkle chicken with salt; place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons cheese mixture in center of each piece of chicken.
Roll up, jellyroll fashion, starting with a short end; secure with wooden picks. Place rolls, seam side down, in a lightly greased 8-inch square pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes; let stand 10 minutes. Cut into 1/2-inch thick slices.
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Toss pasta with half of Tomato-Basil sauce. Serve chicken over pasta, and top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.

NOTES

Makes 4 servings Nutritional Information 460 calories, 12 grams fat, 100 mg cholesterol, 830 mg sodium, 41 grams carbohydrate, 6 grams fiber, 46 grams protein

NUTRITION INFORMATION

SERVES: Makes 4 servings Nutritional Information 460 calories, 12 grams fat, 100 mg cholesterol, 830 mg sodium, 41 grams carbohydrate, 6 grams fiber, 46 grams protein