CHICKEN PARMESAN BUNDLES

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Juicy chicken stuffed with a cream cheese and spinach filling and topped with marinara.

Provided by Elyse

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ounces fat free cream cheese (softened)
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach (thawed and drained)
1 1/2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese (divided)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 eggs
20 Ritz crackers (crushed)
1 cup marinara sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a mixing bowl. Combine softened cream cheese, drained spinach, 1 cup Mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
  • Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Cut each chicken breast in half to make them around 1/4-inch thick.
  • Place a few tablespoons of spinach mixture on the widest end of each chicken breast.
  • Roll up and secure closed with toothpicks; set aside.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk eggs; set aside.
  • Crush Ritz crackers in a small resealable bag, pour into a small mixing bowl and set aside.
  • Dip each chicken bundle in egg until coated, then roll in cracker crumbs and place seam side down in a
  • 9 x 13 inch baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, carefully remove all toothpicks, and spoon 2 tablespoons of marinara on top of each chicken bundle and top with a sprinkle of the remaining mozzarella cheese.
  • Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 757 kcal, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 116 mg, Sodium 624 mg, Carbohydrate 90 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 65 mg

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