Monday, September 27, 2010

Spinach Stuffed Chicken and Italian Simmered Rice

4 cups spinach
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tsp olive oil
3 wedges Laughing Cow Garlic & Herb cheese spread
1/2 tsp salt
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast, tenderized until flat
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/3 cup breadcrumbs

Place chicken between 2 pieces of wax paper. Flatten chicken with mallet or back side of heavy frying pan.

Preheat oven to 350. Spray 9x13 dish with cooking spray.

Cook spinach in oil with garlic until wilted. Transfer to bowl. Stir in cheese & breadcrumbs. Sprinkle with salt & pepper

Lay 1 breast out flat. Scoop spinach mixture onto chicken. Roll. Secure with toothpicks & transfer to baking dish. Repeat with remaining breasts.

Bake at 350 25-30 minutes until chicken is no longer pink. Serves 4. 8pts each.




I served this chicken with an Italian Simmered Rice

3/4 cup uncooked rice
1 3/4 cup fat free chicken broth
1 cup spinach, chopped
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Pour broth into sauce pan. Sprinkle in italian seasoning. Bring to boil. Add rice & spinach. Bring to boil. Cover & turn to low. Cook 20 minutes until rice is tender.

Serves 4. 4pts each.

This dinner was extremely filling & very satisfying. I will definitely make it again.

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