CHICKEN BREASTS STUFFED WITH SPINACH & SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

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Chicken Breasts Stuffed With Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomatoes image

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.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 32m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.8, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 92.9, Sodium 372.2, Carbohydrate 1.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.2, Protein 32

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