Chicken Stuffed with Smoked Gouda & Pimento

I would like to give a shout out to both Eating Well Magazine and my Aunt Julie for supplying this recipe, because this one is definitely a keeper...as is! And, its pretty good for you too at 200 calories per serving.

Ingredients:
1/2 c. shredded Smoked Gouda cheese
2 T. Green Onion, chopped
1 T. sliced Pimientos, chopped
1 t. paprika, divided
4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt & Pepper
1 T. extra-virgin olive oil

Method:
Preheat oven to 400°F.

Combine Gouda, scallion, pimientos and 1/2 teaspoon paprika in a small bowl.

Cut a horizontal slit along the thin, long edge of each chicken breast, nearly through to the opposite side, and open like a book. Sprinkle the breasts with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Divide the cheese filling among the breasts, placing it in the center of each. Close the breast over the filling, pressing the edges firmly together to seal. Sprinkle the breasts with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.

Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on one side, about 2 minutes. Turn the chicken over and transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake chicken for 15 minutes.

This goes great with any fresh green vegetable, like zucchini or asparagus and brown rice! Enjoy!