MAKEOVER SPINACH-STUFFED CHICKEN POCKETS

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For an easy, upscale chicken dish, you'll love these spinach-stuffed chicken breasts. You can also double the recipe without much effort. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
4 cups fresh baby spinach
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup reduced-fat garlic-herb spreadable cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, divided
1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs, divided
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. Add spinach; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until wilted. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from heat. Stir in spreadable cheese, 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning and 1/3 cup bread crumbs., Cut a pocket horizontally in the thickest part of each chicken breast. Fill with spinach mixture; secure with toothpicks., In a shallow bowl, toss remaining bread crumbs with salt, pepper and remaining Italian seasoning. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk egg white and water. Dip both sides of chicken in egg white mixture, then in crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere., In a large ovenproof skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Brown chicken on each side. Place in oven; bake 15-18 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°. Discard toothpicks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 459mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 41g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Soma Salh
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The chicken is lean and the spinach stuffing is packed with nutrients.


michael phillip
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I love this recipe because it's so easy to make. I can usually have it on the table in about 30 minutes.


Farida Amjad
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to impress your guests without spending a lot of time in the kitchen.


Nathaniel Modeste
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This recipe is a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They love the chicken pockets and they don't even realize they're eating spinach.


Hamza Khan786
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The spinach stuffing was surprisingly flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


sisanda dayimani
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The chicken is lean and the spinach stuffing is packed with nutrients.


Abdul Khaliq
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I love this recipe because it's so easy to make. I can usually have it on the table in about 30 minutes.


Raja Asim Rajpoot
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to impress your guests without spending a lot of time in the kitchen.


Gavin Walker
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This recipe is a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They love the chicken pockets and they don't even realize they're eating spinach.


Rihan Vai
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The spinach stuffing was so flavorful that it made the chicken taste amazing.


Mokshidul Momin
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken pockets can be made ahead of time and then baked when you're ready to eat.


Meer khan Sahib
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've used different fillings, such as mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, and artichokes. They're all delicious.


Imran Tech Tips
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the chicken pockets are always a crowd-pleaser.


brian simms
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Lestat Aldrich
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the spinach stuffing was surprisingly good.


Umair Shafiq Muhammad Shafiq
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken pockets turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add a little more seasoning to the spinach stuffing.


Purisrar Dunia
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This was a great recipe. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the spinach stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jaweria Naveed
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Amazing recipe! The chicken pockets were so juicy and flavorful. My family loved them!