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

Khalil Muhammad
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm glad I did! The chicken was delicious and the spinach filling was surprisingly good. I will definitely be making this again.


Usman Ali Gujjar
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The spinach filling was flavorful and the chicken was moist and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Abrar Jihad
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the spinach filling was delicious. My guests raved about it and asked for the recipe.


Ahmed Ashref
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the spinach filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


mereseini vulakouvaki
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm glad I did! The chicken was delicious and the spinach filling was surprisingly good. I will definitely be making this again.


Gulam Ali Rajper
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The spinach filling was flavorful and the chicken was moist and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Tara Singh
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the spinach filling was delicious. My guests raved about it and asked for the recipe.


Mourad Hassan
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the spinach filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Jureta Tuinanumea
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm glad I did! The chicken was delicious and the spinach filling was surprisingly good. I will definitely be making this again.


Lucrecia Montano (Topperz)
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The spinach filling was flavorful and the chicken was moist and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


kamourii
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the spinach filling was delicious. My guests raved about it and asked for the recipe.


Faitar Toha
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the spinach filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Rubel Hoseen
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm glad I did! The chicken was delicious and the spinach filling was surprisingly good. I will definitely be making this again.


SATYAM YADAV
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The spinach filling was flavorful and the chicken was moist and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Anna Herrera
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the spinach filling was so tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


ALLEY BOY
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the spinach filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.