SPINACH AND PINE NUT STUFFED CHICKEN (DIABETIC FRIENDLY)

Spinach and Pine Nut Stuffed Chicken (Diabetic Friendly) image

From the American Diabetes Assn. Posted for safe-keeping. Chef's Tip: For added flavor, bring 1 cup of balsamic vinegar to a boil and cook until it's reduced by half. Drizzle a little of the vinegar over each chicken breast after it has been sliced.

Provided by Treewoman

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 415 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1/4 cup pine nuts
4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
cooking spray

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a small nonstick saute pan, saute pine nuts over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes to toast. Set aside.
Place one chicken breast on a cutting board and cover with plastic wrap. Pound meat with a meat tenderizer or rolling pin until it is about 1/4 inch thick. Repeat this process for the other 3 breasts. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine toasted pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, spinach and garlic. Spread 3 T of this mixture on one side of pounded chicken breast. Roll breast and secure the seam with a toothpick. Repeat procedure for remaining 3 chicken breasts.
Sprinkle all sides of rolled chicken breasts with salt, pepper and paprika.
Coat a glass or metal baking dish with cooking spray and place chicken in dish seam side down. Bake for 30 minutes or until chicken is done.
To serve, remove toothpicks and slice each piece into 5 rounds. Serve over rice pilaf.

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Selena Hansen

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I'm not diabetic, but I still enjoy this recipe. It's a healthy and tasty way to eat chicken.

Maramin Amin

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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so flavorful and delicious.

Kofi Afrifa

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★★★★★

Josephine Fofanah

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I made this for my family and they all loved it. It's a great recipe for a weeknight meal.

Tiger Aseels

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I'm new to cooking and this recipe was easy to follow. It turned out great!

Serafina Sisa

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This recipe is a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.

Laxman Saud

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I served this with a side of mashed potatoes and it was a perfect comfort food meal.

Beth Morris

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I accidentally used regular chicken broth instead of low-sodium, but it still turned out great.

Ngoako Maela

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I'm not a fan of pine nuts, so I used walnuts instead. It was still really good.

Sultan Jani

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This is now my go-to recipe for stuffed chicken. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.

EARNEST MANANGA Jr

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I made this for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.

sarangdharo gamingyt

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★★★★★

Illilli SHIHAB Illilli

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I'm always looking for diabetic-friendly recipes, and this one fits the bill perfectly. It's healthy and delicious, and I'll definitely be making it again.