Chicken Breast With Spinach and Pepperjack

Submitted by stonelba

"Chicken breast stuffed with spinach and pepper jack cheese"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 4 medium boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 4 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
• 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained (you can also use fresh cooked spinach)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon sea salt, to taste
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, to taste
• 16 toothpicks

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Flatten the chicken to 1/4-inch thickness.
3. In a medium bowl, combine the pepper jack cheese, spinach, salt and pepper.
4. Combine the Cajun seasoning and breadcrumbs together in a small bowl.
5. Spoon about 1/4 c of the spinach mixture onto each chicken breast.
6. Roll each chicken breast tightly and fasten the seams with several toothpicks.
7. Brush each chicken breast with the olive oil.
8. Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning mixture evenly over all.
9. Sprinkle any remaining spinach and cheese on top of chicken (optional).
10. Place the chicken seam-side up onto a tin foil-lined baking sheet (for easy cleanup).
11. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
12. Remove the toothpicks before serving.
13. Serve whole or slice into medallians.