Baked Chicken Breast Stuffed with Spinach and Goat Cheese

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Baked Chicken Breast Stuffed with Spinach and Goat Cheese

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 298.0

Total Fat: 13.3 g
Cholesterol: 80.2 mg
Sodium: 605.4 mg
Total Carbs: 2.7 g
Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
Protein: 34.4 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Baked Chicken Breast Stuffed with Spinach and Goat Cheese calories by ingredient

Introduction

This recipe came from eMeals, on their Clean Eating meal plan. It turned out perfectly and would be suitable for everyday meals, or entertaining. My husband raved about how good it was and asked me when I would be making it again! This recipe came from eMeals, on their Clean Eating meal plan. It turned out perfectly and would be suitable for everyday meals, or entertaining. My husband raved about how good it was and asked me when I would be making it again!

Minutes to Prepare: 20

Minutes to Cook: 20

Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

1 (10-oz) bag organic baby spinach, coarsely chopped

1 (6-oz) log goat cheese, softened

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil

Grated rind and juice from 1 lemon

½ tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper

1½ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise

1 (15.5-oz) jar all-natural marinara sauce

Tips

Served with zucchini noodles for a fresh, but filling, meal.

Directions

InstructionsPreheat oven to 350°F.

Place spinach in a skillet with ¼ cup water over medium-high heat; cover and steam 3 minutes or until tender.

Drain; press spinach with a spoon to release excess liquid.

Combine spinach, goat cheese, garlic, basil, lemon rind and juice, and salt and pepper.

Pound chicken to ¼-inch thickness; spoon spinach mixture into center of each piece of chicken.

Roll up; secure with wooden toothpicks.

Place chicken in a greased baking dish; top with marinara sauce. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until done.