Chicken Breast Stuffed w/Pepper Jack Cheese & Spinach

Chicken Breast Stuffed w/Pepper Jack Cheese & Spinach

Ingredients:

1 lb chicken breasts (boneless & skinless) 
4-6 oz pepper jack cheese (shredded)
1 cup frozen spinach (thawed & drained) 
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp Italian style breadcrumbs
Cajun seasonings or your favorite spices (to taste)  
Sea salt (to taste) 
Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Lots of toothpicks

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 F

• Flatten the chicken to 1/4-inch thickness.

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

• Combine the Cajun 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 you 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 Cajun 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.

• Serve with salad or your favorite veggies!

Enjoy...