Ricotta Stuffed Chicken Breasts - Sugar-Free Mom

Ingredients

• •1/2 c. part-skim ricotta cheese
• •1/4 c. grated Parmesan
• •1 clove garlic, minced
• •4 boneless, skinless breast halves (about 4 oz. each)
• •2 slices, deli ham, cut in half
• •1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• •1/2 tsp salt
• •1/2 tsp garlic powder
• •1/3 c. finely chopped fresh basil (optional)
• •1/4 tsp pepper
• •2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• In a bowl combine ricotta, Parmesan, garlic, garlic powder and basil.
• Cut a slit along side of chicken breast, open like a book and lay one half deli ham slice on it. Spoon 1/4 c. ricotta mixture onto each ham slice then close over filling and fasten with toothpicks.
• Mix flour with salt and pepper and dredge chicken on both sides.