Spinach Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Meals
Serves 4
15 minutes
45 minutes
Chicken, nut-free
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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

 

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

  2. 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)

  3. Blend spinach, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, chives and garlic in medium bowl.

  4. Spoon 1/4 of cheese mixture into the middle of the cut chicken breasts.

  5. Wrap each breast with 2 slices of bacon.

  6. Arrange chicken breasts on baking sheet.

  7. Cook for 30-40 minutes.

  8. 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.

  9. Serve and enjoy!