Low Fat Tomato Pesto-Painted Chicken Recipe

Low Fat Tomato Pesto-Painted Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
• 1/4 cup dried tomatoes, not oil pack
• 1/2 cup parsley, stems removed
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon dry white wine
• 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 clove garlic, quartered

Method

1. Rinse chicken; pat dry.
2. Grill chicken on rack directly over medium coals for 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, or, bake, uncovered, in a shallow baking pan in a 375°F oven 35 to 40 minutes, or till almost done.
3. Meanwhile, cover dried tomatoes with boiling water in a bowl; set aside for about 20 minutes or till softened; drain.
4. Combine parsley, chicken broth, and wine in a blender container or food processor bowl.
5. Process till nearly smooth.
6. Add drained tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, pepper, and garlic; process to a spreadable paste consistency.
7. If bits of tomato remain, scrape down sides and process again.
8. Spread pesto on top and sides of chicken.
9. Grill or bake chicken about 5 minutes more or till tender and no longer pink in center; do not turn.

Makes 6 servings.

1. Nutrition facts per serving: 139 cal , 4 g total fat 1 g sat fat, 60 mg cholesterol, 188 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate , 0 g dietary fiber, 23 g pro
2. Daily Value: 12% vitamin.

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