SPINACH-STUFFED CHICKEN WITH LINGUINE

Spinach-Stuffed Chicken with Linguine image

Worthy of an anniversary or an unexpected promotion, this elegant stuffed and rolled chicken looks gorgeous and tastes delicious. -Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup butter, divided
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1 large egg, beaten
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
8 ounces uncooked linguine
1/2 cup salsa

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute garlic in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Add spinach and cook just until wilted. Remove from the heat; stir in Parmesan cheese and salt., Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Spread ricotta cheese and spinach mixture over the center of each chicken breast. Roll up and secure with toothpicks., Place egg in a shallow bowl. Place bread crumbs in a separate shallow bowl. Dip chicken in egg, then coat with crumbs. In a large skillet, brown chicken in 2 tablespoons butter. Place chicken, seam side down, in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish., Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°., Meanwhile, cook linguine according to package directions. Drain linguine; toss with remaining butter and salsa. Discard toothpicks from chicken. Serve with linguine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 681 calories, Fat 27g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 203mg cholesterol, Sodium 848mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 52g protein.