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Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Marry chicken breasts with spinach for a dinner that caters to company.

Recipe by BettyCrocker

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Prep Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

Servings: 6 servings

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Nutrition Info

1 Serving
Calories300
Total Fat17g
(Saturated Fat 6g, Trans Fat 0g)
Cholesterol125mg
Sodium390mg
Total Carbohydrate4g
(Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 1g)
Protein34g
Percent Daily Value*
Vitamin A 70%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium20%
Iron 10%
Exchanges
High-Fat Meat1
Lean Meat3 1/2
Vegetable1
Carbohydrate Choices
0

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Tips & Techniques

High Altitude (3500-6500 ft):
In step 4, cover; cook 20 to 30 minutes, turning if necessary.
Substitution
No thyme in your cupboard? Basil makes a good stand-in with a little different flavor.

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 box (9 oz) Green Giant® frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend (4 oz)
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 oz each)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
Hot cooked rice or rice pilaf, if desired

Directions

1In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet, reserving fat in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels; crumble and set aside.
2In same skillet, cook onion and garlic in bacon fat over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is tender. Remove skillet from heat; set aside. In medium bowl, mix spinach, egg, thyme and cheese. Stir in onion mixture and bacon.
3In thick side of each chicken breast, cut 3-inch-long pocket to within 1/4 inch of opposite side of breast. Spoon about 1/4 cup spinach mixture into pocket in each chicken breast. Sprinkle pepper over chicken.
4In same skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook uncovered 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until light brown on all sides. Reduce heat to low. Cover; cook 10 to 20 minutes longer, turning if necessary, until chicken is no longer pink in center (170°F). Serve immediately with rice.

Categories: Course, Main Dishes, Chicken

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TBSPAna said:

If you choose to bake the chicken, @Anonymous, you should heat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 30-35 minutes, turning the chicken over after 15 minutes.

5/17/2013 11:08:15 AM

Anonymous said:

how about if i bake it instead of frying? how long do i bake it with the stuffing inside the chicken breast and what temperature will be perfect to cook this?

5/16/2013 1:59:13 PM

TBSPAna said:

You can definitely use fresh spinach, @skbrown222! You should use about 1 1/2 pounds for this recipe.

5/10/2013 1:33:21 PM

skbrown222 said:

what if I only have fresh spinach?

5/9/2013 1:21:39 PM