Spinach Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts
4 chicken breast halves
10 ounce package frozen chopped spinachthawed and squeezed dry
4 ounces 1/3 less fat cream cheese room temperature
1/4 cup parmesan cheese (or 1/2 cup of feta cheese, or a combo of both)
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh chives sliced thin
4 cloves garlic
8 strips of bacon
Salt and pepper to taste
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
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Place each chicken breast on a flat surface. With your hand placed flat on each piece, cut about 3/4 quarter of the way through (DO NOT cut all the way through)
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Blend spinach, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, chives and garlic in medium bowl.
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Spoon 1/4 of cheese mixture into the middle of the cut chicken breasts.
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Wrap each breast with 2 slices of bacon.
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Arrange chicken breasts on baking sheet.
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Cook for 30-40 minutes.
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Turn the temperature up to 400 degrees F (or low broil) and cook for about 15 more minutes to get the bacon nice and crispy.
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Serve and enjoy!