BREADED SPINACH-STUFFED CHICKEN

Breaded Spinach-Stuffed Chicken image

These moist chicken rolls get their appealing look from a golden crumb coating and wonderful spinach and onion filling. They're good right out of the oven, but you can also serve them chilled for an elegant lunch. -Mary Jones of St. Louis, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

6 cups torn fresh spinach (5 ounces)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 pounds)
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup egg substitute
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet, cook spinach in 1/2 in. of water over medium heat just until wilted, about 2 minutes. Drain and set spinach aside. In the same skillet, saute the onion, mushrooms and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the seasonings; add spinach and set aside., Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Spread spinach mixture down the center of each chicken breast. Fold one side over filling and roll up tightly; secure with a toothpick. In a shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and paprika. In another bowl, combine egg substitute and water. Dip each roll-up in egg mixture, then roll in crumb mixture., Place seam side down, in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Drizzle with butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until juices run clear. Discard toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 497mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges