SPINACH & GOUDA STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Spinach & Gouda Stuffed Chicken Breasts image

Provided by cookiedog

Time 55m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups spinach leaves, washed and stems removed
3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/2 lbs.)
salt
pepper
1/2-3/4 cup shredded gouda cheese
3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
1/4 cup Italian style breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°F
Place spinach leaves in a bowl with a few tablespoons of water. Cook in microwave for 20 seconds or until leaves are limp. Drain water and set aside.
Place a chicken breast between plastic wrap and pound to 1/4 inch thickness using a mallet or rolling pin. Repeat with remaining breasts. Sprinkle both sides of each breast generously with salt and pepper.
Mix the spinach, cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic. Place 1/3 of this mixture on each breast and roll up. Secure with toothpicks.
Mix the breadcrumbs with the dried basil and garlic salt.
Dredge breasts in flour, then roll in beaten egg and roll in the bread crumbs making sure to get the ends of the rolls coated as well.
Place in a buttered 9X9 square pan and bake for 35 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove toothpicks and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.2, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 138.9, Sodium 196.4, Carbohydrate 13, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.8, Protein 31.9