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Two baked chicken breasts stuffed with cottage cheese on a white plate next to a mound of mashed avocado

Cottage Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breast

It’s homey, comforting, easy and it tastes amazing. Try to source free range and organic when possible to make sure you are getting the most nutritional benefits from chicken. Chicken is an especially valued source of protein, as well as vitamins A, B and D. Vitamin D assists with calcium absorption and so chicken has been associated with improved calcium levels too. Chicken is rich in the minerals selenium, phosphorus, zinc and iron. Pair these chicken breasts with salad or steamed green veggies for a healthy lunch or dinner option.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breast
  • 2 ripe avacados
  • 4 tbsp chunky cottage cheese
  • 4 tsp basil pesto
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • sprinkle paprika
  • sprinkle ground cumin
  • sprincle ground coriander

Method
 

  1. Method
    Preheat the oven to 220CMix spices together in a small bowl.Butterfly chicken pieces and spread 1tsp pesto inside each one.Now add 1 tsp cottage cheese on top of the pesto before closing and sealing shut with toothpicks.Place chicken breasts in an oven proof dish and pour over lemon juice.Now rub the spice mix onto the top of the chicken breast, making sure the spices stick.
    Place in the oven for approx. 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked.Lastly, turn the grill to full and grill the chicken for 2 minutes, or until the top has a nice colour.While waiting for the chicken to cook, mash up the avo and set aside.Also remember to prepare your salad or steamed green veggies for serving.To serve, place the chicken breast on a plate and side or top with the smashed avocado and a seasoning of coarse sea salt and black pepper.
    Gluten Free | Sugar free 
    Credit to: The Wellness Initiative
    One of The Oak Tree FHC Suppliers.