Cheesy BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

This makes 4 sandwiches and each sandwich is 5 points.

• 4 reduced calorie hamburger buns
• 13oz boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 4 sandwich size portions
• 1 cup BBQ Sause (I use Sticky Fingers Memphis Sweet)
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 6oz reduced fat Velveeta cheese

1. Heat large pan over medium heat and add chicken to the pan.
2. Cook chicken until browned on both sides.
3. Add onions and cook for about 5 minutes stirring often.
4. Add BBQ Sauce to the onion/chicken mixture.
5. Cover and cook about 25 minutes.
6. Slice velveeta and put on hamburger buns and put buns under the broiler in the oven.

Shepard's Pie II

The last Shepard's Pie that I made was not a huge hit around here so I was on the lookout for a new one and I found one and it is amazing!  The big difference between the last recipe and this one is that this one uses beef, John hated the ground turkey.

Makes 6 servings and each serving is 5 points.

For the potato topping:

• 1.5 pounds Yukon Gold Poatoes (peeled and cubed)
• 3/4 cup fat free chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons fat free sour cream
• Salt & Pepper

For the filling:

• 1 pound lean ground beef (I use the 93% lean)
• 1 teaspoon oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 10oz frozen mixed veggies
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup fat free beef broth
• 2 teaspoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 teaspoon rosemary
• Salt & Pepper

1. Boil potatoes in a pot of water until cooked and soft.  Drain and mash with chicken broth, sour cream, salt, and pepper.  Set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
3. In a large saucepan brown meat.  Season well with salt and pepper.  When meat is cooked remove from pan and set aside.  Discard any fat that is in the pan. 
4. Add oil to the pan and then add onions and garlic.  Saute for about 2 minutes.  Add celery and cook for another 2 minutes.  Add flour and mix very well to remove all lumps.
5. Add frozen vegetables, beef broth, tomato paste, worcestershire sauce, and rosemary.  Mix well.  Add the cooked meat that you set aside earlier.    Mix well and simmer on low for about 10 minutes.
6. Spread the meat mixture into a large casserole dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray.  Top with mashed potaotes, spread evenly onto the meat mixture.  Bake 20 minutes.
7. Remove from oven and let cool 10-15 minutes before serving. 

Broccoli & Cheese Stuffed Chicken

Makes 9 pieces
3.25 points per piece

• 3 chicken breast halves
• 1 egg
• 2 tsp water
• 3/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
• 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed and chopped
• 5 slices reduced fat Swiss Cheese (cut each slice in half)
• Salt & Pepper
• Spray Oil

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a small bowl combine egg, water, and a little salt.  Beat well to make an egg wash.  Set to the side.
3. Fill another bowl with the breadcrumbs.
4. Slice chicken breasts into thin cutlets (pound if needed). 
5. Place the half of slice of cheese on top of the cutlet and top with broccoli.  Wrap chicken around the cheese and broccoli, use toothpicks to secure.  Season with salt and pepper. 
6. Dip chicken into egg wash and then into the breadcrumbs.
7. Place on a sprayed cookie sheet.
8. Lightly spray each chicken bundle with cooking spray.
9. Bake 25 minutes or until cooked through.