GOUDA AND SPINACH STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

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Smoked gouda is such a flavorful cheese. You don't need a lot of extra sauces and spices to make this chicken really great. Wonderful for company as well.

Provided by alijen

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and pressed
4 bone-in chicken breast halves, with skin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 and grease a baking dish, or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Combine the cheese, nutmeg, spinach, and then season with extra salt and pepper if desired.
  • Remove bones from chicken breasts.
  • Do not remove skin.
  • Loosen skin from chicken breasts.
  • Spread one-fourth of the stuffing evenly between meat and skin of each chicken breast.
  • Smooth skin over breasts, tucking under loose areas.
  • Place chicken, skin sides up, in pan.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle with margarine or butter.
  • Bake uncovered 45 to 55 minutes or until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.9, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 62.5, Sodium 526.8, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 1, Protein 21.5

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