SPINACH-STUFFED CHICKEN POCKETS FOR TWO

Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Pockets for Two image

With their creamy filling and delightful crispy crust, these elegant entrees are easy enough for weeknights, yet special enough for company, too. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 cup garlic-herb spreadable cheese
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons beaten egg
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a small skillet, saute spinach and garlic in 1 teaspoon oil until spinach is wilted. Remove from the heat. Stir in the spreadable cheese, 1/3 cup bread crumbs and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Cut a pocket in the thickest part of each chicken breast; fill with spinach mixture. Secure with toothpicks., Place egg in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the pepper and remaining bread crumbs and salt. Dip chicken in egg, then coat with bread crumb mixture., In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in remaining oil for 8-10 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Discard toothpicks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544 calories, Fat 35g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 193mg cholesterol, Sodium 823mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 42g protein.