Spinach and Parmesan Stuffed Chicken

Name: Spinach and Parmesan Stuffed Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb Chicken Breasts no skin; 1 package frozen chopped Spinach (thawed); 1 cup Skim Ricotta; 4 tbsp Grated Parmesan cheese; 2 cloves of Garlic minced; salt and pepper to taste

Minutes to Prepare: 20
Minutes to Cook: 40

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 lb Chicken Breasts, no skin1 package frozen chopped Spinach (thawed)1 cup Skim Ricotta4 tbsp Grated Parmesan cheese2 cloves of Garlic, mincedsalt and pepper to taste

Directions

Mix spinach, ricotta, 3 tbsp parmesan and garlic and taste. Add salt and pepper if you'd like. Create a pocket in the chicken breasts by partially slicing them lengthwise. Use the knife to stretch a pocket inside. Stuff each breast with some of the spinach mixture. Sprinkle salt, pepper and remaining parmesan over the chicken and bake in a 375 degree oven for 45 minutes to an hour (just until the chicken is cooked through and the inside is warm and gooey!).

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LERXIE.

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 139.8
Total Fat: 6.4 g
Cholesterol: 32.5 mg
Sodium: 336.2 mg
Total Carbs: 6.8 g
Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g
Protein: 14.5 g

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Member Reviews

WISEONE24
I am making this tonight but I think the calories you designated for the actual chicken itself is too low. A chicken breast is more than 20 calories. - 11/7/09