Melty California Grilled Avocado Chicken

INGREDIENTS

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 6 oz. each

1 Tbsp avocado oil, or extra-virgin olive oil

1 tsp dry Italian seasonings

1 fresh garlic clove, minced

sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

4 slices high quality mozzarella cheese

4 large slices ripe avocado

4 large slices fresh tomato

4 large fresh basil leaves

2 Tbsps high quality balsamic vinegar

2 Tbsps raw honey

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large glass bowl add chicken, oil, garlic, Italian seasonings, sea salt, and pepper. Toss well to get chicken coated.

Heat a grill pan or an outside grill to medium-high.

Grill chicken for about 4-5 minutes per side (about 10 minutes total), or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center.

Top chicken with mozzarella, avocado, and tomato slices, and cook for an additional 2 minutes, just until cheese is melted.

In a small glass bowl whisk balsamic vinegar, honey, and a pinch of salt.

Drizzle this balsamic mixture over the chicken and garnish with your fresh basil leaves. 

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Chicken Parmesan Bundles

Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 1 hr 5 min Makes: 6 servings

What You Need
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
1-1/4 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
6 Tbsp. Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
6 small chicken breast halves (1-1/2 lb.), pounded to ¼” thickness
1 egg
10 RITZ Crackers, crushed (about 1/2 cup) - I used townhouse crackers and it was still good
1-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce, heated

Make It
HEAT oven to 375ºF.

MIX cream cheese, spinach, 1 cup mozzarella and 3 Tbsp. Parmesan until well blended; spread onto chicken breasts. Starting at one short end of each breast, roll up chicken tightly. Secure with wooden toothpicks, if desired.



BEAT egg in shallow dish. Mix remaining Parmesan and cracker crumbs in separate shallow dish. Dip chicken in egg, then roll in crumb mixture. Place, seam-sides down, in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.


BAKE 30 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF). Remove and discard toothpicks, if using. Serve topped with spaghetti sauce and remaining mozzarella.

Kraft Kitchens Tips
Make Ahead
Assemble chicken bundles and place in baking dish as directed. Refrigerate up to 4 hours. When ready to serve, uncover and bake at 375ºF for 35 min. or until chicken is done.

Spinach & Bacon Pasta Toss

I love this recipe - it is quick and easy and tastes pretty darn good!





Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Makes: 8 servings, 1-1/2 cups each

What You Need!
1 pkg. (16 oz.) wide egg noodles
3/4 cup KRAFT Light Zesty Italian Dressing
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups cherry tomatoes (about 1 pt.), halved
1 pkg. (6 oz.) fresh baby spinach leaves (4 cups)
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, divided
8 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, crisply cooked, drained and crumbled

Make It!
COOK noodles as directed on package.
MEANWHILE, heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 to 7 min. or until cooked through. Add tomatoes; cook 1 min., stirring occasionally.
DRAIN noodles, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Add noodles and the reserved cooking water to chicken mixture in skillet; stir. Remove from heat. Add spinach, 1/2 cup of the cheese and the bacon; mix lightly. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.

Capellini Caprese

What You Need!

1/2 lb. capellini or spaghetti, uncooked
1/2 cup KRAFT Tuscan House Italian Dressing and Marinade
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups halved grape or cherry tomatoes
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
1/3 cup fresh basil, finely sliced

Make It!
COOK pasta as directed on package.
MEANWHILE, heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 2 min. Add tomatoes; cook 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
DRAIN pasta. Add to tomato mixture; mix lightly. Sprinkle with cheese and basil.

Tips:
Substitute 3 tomatoes, chopped, for the grape or cherry tomatoes.
Special Extra
Add 2 pkg. (6 oz. each) OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Grilled Chicken Breast Strips with the tomatoes.