MAKEOVER SPINACH-STUFFED CHICKEN POCKETS
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
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
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Soma Salh
s31@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The chicken is lean and the spinach stuffing is packed with nutrients.
michael phillip
mp@hotmail.comI love this recipe because it's so easy to make. I can usually have it on the table in about 30 minutes.
Farida Amjad
a_farida34@gmail.comI'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
modeste.nathaniel@aol.comThis 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
khan786_h@aol.comI'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
sisanda.d@aol.comThis is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The chicken is lean and the spinach stuffing is packed with nutrients.
Abdul Khaliq
k_a74@hotmail.frI 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
rrajpoot@aol.comI'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
gavin@gmail.comThis 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
rihan-vai@hotmail.co.ukI'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
m_mokshidul84@yahoo.comThis 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
s_m39@hotmail.comI 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
t72@hotmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the chicken pockets are always a crowd-pleaser.
brian simms
b.simms47@yahoo.comI'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
lestat_a@hotmail.comI'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
umair.s7@hotmail.comI 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
d-purisrar@hotmail.comThis was a great recipe. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the spinach stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Jaweria Naveed
naveedj37@hotmail.comAmazing recipe! The chicken pockets were so juicy and flavorful. My family loved them!