Feta Stuffed Chicken Breasts

• 2 oz. fat free feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 moist packed in water, sun dried tomatoes, finely chopped.
• 4 large fresh basil leaves chopped
• ¼ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper
• ¼ cup Panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
• 4 (5 oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 4 tsp fat free mayonnaise.

1. Preheat oven to 425. 
2. Spray nonstick baking pan with nonstick spray
3. With fork, mix together feta, sun dried tomatoes, basil salt and pepper in small bowl until well blended.
4. Spread panko on sheet of wax paper
5. With small, sharp knife, cut pocket about 2 and ½ inches long in each chicken breast.  Put ¼ cheese mixture in each pocket.  Press edges closed.  Brush top of each breast with mayonnaise.  Press coated side of chicken, one breast at a time, in crumbs.  Place coated side up, in prepared baking pan. 
6. Lightly spray crumbs with nonstick spray.  Bake until chicken is cooked through and crust is golden, about 25 minutes.

Serves 4                         
4 Points Plus Values

Ancho Beef and Bean Chili

• 2 dried ancho chili peppers, seeded and torn into pieces
• 2 dried pasilla or New Mexico red chili peppers, seeded and torn into pieces
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 ½ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• ¾ pound boneless sirloin steak, trimmed and cut into ¼ inch cubes
• 1 ½ cups low sodium beef broth
• 1 ¼ cup rinsed, drained red kidney beans

1. Set medium skillet over medium low heat. 
2. Add dried peppers and toast until fragrant, about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to bowl.  Cover with boiling water and let sit about 10 minutes.  Drain, reserving 2 TBSP of soaking liquid.  Combine peppers, reserved liquid, garlic, oregano, cumin, and cinnamon mini food processor and blend til smooth.
3. Spray large saucepan with nonstick spray.  Over medium heat, add onion and bell pepper.  Cook, stirring frequently , until onion softens (about 4 minutes).  Add pepper and spice mix and cook until fragrant ( about 1 minute)  Add steak, cook stirring frequently until no longer pink  (about 3 minutes)
4. Stir in broth, bring to boil.  Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 20 minutes.  Stir in beans and simmer covered, about 20 minutes.

Serves 4
Points Plus Value = 6

Grilled “Bearnaise” Chicken

• 1 large Shallot, Minced
• 1/4 cup chopped, fresh tarragon
• 2 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
• 2 Tsp Olive Oil
• 4 (5 Ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast

1. Spray grill rack or pan with non stick spray and preheat grill to medium.
2. Combine all ingredients except chicken in a bowl, add chicken and marinate.
3. Grill chicken for 8 to10 minute or until internal temperature reaches 180 degrees.

Serves 4
Points Plus Value = 4

SPAM Manapua

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup SPAM® Classic, diced
• 1 cup finely diced napa cabbage
• 1/4 cup finely diced green onions
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
• 1 (8.5-ounce) can refrigerated dinner roll dough

1. To make filling, in nonstick skillet, heat olive oil. Add SPAM® Classic; cook until SPAM® is lightly browned. Add cabbage and onions; cook 2 minutes. Stir in soy sauce, sugar and sesame oil. Add cornstarch mixture; mix well. Cook 2 to 3 minutes longer or until thickened. Remove from skillet to cool.
2. Heat oven to 375°F.
3. Divide dough evenly into 8 pieces; shape each into flat round disc. Fill each piece dough with about 1 tablespoon filling. Close and pinch ends of dough together to make round balls. Place balls seam-side-down on baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve and enjoy!