SPINACH AND PESTO STUFFED CHICKEN

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I love pesto, parmesan and spinach so this is right up my alley. When I made it, I threw a minced garlic clove in the mix. I can never have enough garlic. I hope you enjoy. It's from the Favorite Brand Name Cookbook.

Provided by PSU Lioness

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup Italian dressing, plus
2 tablespoons Italian dressing
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, cooked and squeezed dry
1 cup fresh breadcrumb
4 whole boneless chicken breasts, halved (about 2 lbs)

Steps:

  • In food processor or blender, process 1/4 c Italian dressing with basil, cheese and pepper until blended. In medium bowl, thoroughly combine dressing mixture, spinach and bread crumbs.
  • With knife parallel to cutting board, make deep, 3" long cut in center of each chicken breast half to form pocket. Evenly stuff pockets with spinach mixture.
  • Line large, shallow baking pan or broiler rack with aluminum foil and arrange chicken evenly. Brush with remaining 2 tbsp Italian dressing.
  • Broil, turning once, 7 minutes or until chicken is done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.7, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 95.5, Sodium 446.5, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.1, Protein 34.7

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