Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.
With their creamy filling and delightful crispy crust, these elegant spinach-stuffed chicken breasts are easy enough for weeknights, yet special enough for company too. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Ingredients
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4 cups fresh baby spinach
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2 teaspoons plus 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1/2 cup garlic-herb spreadable cheese
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2/3 cup plus 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs, divided
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1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
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4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
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1.
In a large skillet, saute spinach in 2 teaspoons oil until spinach is wilted. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in the spreadable cheese, 2/3 cup bread crumbs and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut a pocket in the thickest part of each chicken breast; fill with spinach mixture. Secure with toothpicks.
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2.
Place egg in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the pepper and remaining bread crumbs and salt. Dip chicken into egg, then coat with bread crumb mixture.
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3.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in remaining oil for 8-10 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Discard toothpicks before serving.
Nutrition Facts
1 chicken breast half : 539 calories, 35g fat (13g saturated fat), 182mg cholesterol, 819mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 41g protein.
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