Chicken breast stuffed with pepper jack cheese and spinach

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INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 4 oz pepper jack cheese ; shredded (you can use up to 6 oz)
• 1 c frozen spinach ; thawed and drained (you can also use fresh cooked spinach)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp breadcrumbs (Italian style is good)
• Sea salt ; to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper ; to taste
• Lots of toothpicks

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Flatten the chicken to 1/4-inch thickness.

In a medium bowl, combine the pepper jack cheese, spinach, salt and pepper.

Combine the seasoning and breadcrumbs together in a small bowl.

Spoon about 1/4 c of the spinach mixture onto each chicken breast.

Roll each chicken breast tightly and fasten the seams with several toothpicks.

This part requires a tiny bit of skill and I typically use about 8 toothpicks in each roll to ensure none of the filling seeps out.

Be sure to count how many total toothpicks were used!

Brush each chicken breast with the olive oil.

Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over all.

Sprinkle any remaining spinach and cheese on top of chicken (optional).

Place the chicken seam-side up onto a tin foil-lined baking sheet (for easy cleanup).

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.

Remove the toothpicks before serving.

Count to make sure you have removed every last toothpick.

Serve whole or slice into medallions.

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Calories per serving: 1027

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"The chicken is cooked to perfection and has a wonderful spicy kick from the Cajun seasoning and creamy pepper jack cheese filling. It's very easy to prepare, too!"

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   Great recipe! Very easy to prepare and cook! I used mozzarella instead of parmesean. I also add Monterey chicken seasoning and used butter garlic croutons instead of bread crumbs. Baked beautifully. My super picky husband asked if he could have all the left overs. Definitely adding this to the monthly meals list!!!

    

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   Great recipe! Very easy to prepare and cook! I used mozzarella instead of parmesean. I also add Monterey chicken seasoning and used butter garlic croutons instead of bread crumbs. Baked beautifully. My super picky husband asked if he could have all the left overs. Definitely adding this to the monthly meals list!!!

    

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