SPINACH AND CHEESE-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
Add some pizzaz to your dinnertime chicken routine with these super simple chicken roll-ups, ready in a quick 30 minutes. Tender chicken is pounded thin then topped with spinach, cheese, and sausage, then rolled, breaded and baked. Turkey pepperoni Turkey pepperoni is full of flavor and perfect as the sausage. It comes already sliced and leftovers are great as a pizza topping or added to salads. Be sure to thaw the spinach and squeeze it dry well to ensure it doesn't water out when the chicken is baking. Prepare a brown and wild rice pilaf with simple peas and carrots stirred in as a vegetable-forward way to complete the plate.
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spray a nonstick baking sheet with nonstick spray.
- Whisk together the egg whites with the water in a small bowl. Place the bread crumbs in another small bowl.
- Lightly pound the chicken between 2 sheets of wax paper with a mallet or rolling pin to 1⁄4-inch thickness. Top each chicken breast with one-quarter of the spinach, 1 half slice of cheese, and 4 slices of pepperoni. Roll up each chicken breast from a short side.
- Dip the chicken, one piece at a time, into the egg white mixture, then into the bread crumbs. Place the chicken, seam-side down, on the baking sheet.
- Spray the tops of the chicken lightly with nonstick spray. Bake until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is golden, about 25 minutes. Cut each roll into 4 or 5 slices. Yields 1 chicken roll per serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 kcal
WEIGHT WATCHERS STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST
Given this at a WW meeting, and only 5 smart points makes for a satisfying dinner, I served with steamed green beans and a green salad
Provided by Bonnie G 2
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 4 chicken breast, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In large nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium high heat; saute onion until golden, minutes.
- In medium bowl, combine onion, spinach, zest, feta, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Divide onion-spinach mixture over chicken, roll up and secure with toothpicks; sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper.
- In same skillet, heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil over medium high heat.
- Cook chicken, turning occasionally until golden brown and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from pan and allow to sit for 5 minutes, then remove toothpicks and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.9, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 81, Sodium 875.9, Carbohydrate 9.1, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 1.5, Protein 28.4
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