Chicken Breasts Stuffed With Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Dancer^'s Note:

I found this in a diabetic cookbook I was given. I had to cook a little longer then started in the recipe, but it was a wonderful meal. I served it with white rice. Points 5.

• Total Time: 32 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 4 cups moderately packed fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
• 2 -3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes with Italian herbs, in olive oil, drained and julienned
• 1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 20 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Directions:

1. Coat a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Add the spinach, and cook over medium-high heat, 2 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted.
3. Remove from heat, and toss in the sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella and Parmesan.
4. Set aside.
5. Cut a deep pocket into the thickest side of each piece of chicken, and stuff a quarter of the spinach mixture into each pocket.
6. Close by pressing flesh together and securing with a wooden toothpick, if necessary.
7. Combine the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper, and sprinkles both sides of the chicken pieces with some of the mixture.
8. Wipe out the skillet, add the olive oil, and preheat over medium-high heat.
9. Add the chicken, and cook for 2 minutes on each side, or until nicely browned.
10. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook for about 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through.
11. Serve hot.

Reviews

[rpgaymer]

So good! It's messy to make, but it's worth it. This chicken is filled with flavor, super-juicy, and looks great on the plate. It's probably a good idea to cook the breast for longer though, because cooking chicken for that short amount of time can be a health hazard. I doubled the cooking time, and the chicken was still moist and delicious.

[kelly in TO]

This was good! We made as written and also had to cook an extra 10-15 minutes. Thanks for sharing.

[Marmie's]

Dancer, as usual a fabulous recipe! I can not believe I forgot to rate this and I even took a picture of it.. (though not the best quality pic.) My hubby adored it and we recognize it as a weekday or weekend meal and a fantastic "company" dinner recipe... elegant, delicious and quick and easy, leaving time to be able to enjoy your company. Loved it! Thank you for sharing. Aug 7/09 just an update I have made this many times and we still adore the flavor explosion! thank you