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 Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Chicken

 

This is a nice chicken to serve to guests- so easy, and pretty on the plate too...
 

1 Tbs 

 

butter

 

4 oz 

 

mushrooms, finely chopped

 

10 oz 

 

package frozen, chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

 

6 oz 

 

reduced-fat cream cheese

 

1/3 cup 

 

chopped fresh chives

 

6 large 

 

chicken breast halves (boneless)

 

6 Tbs 

 

dijon mustard

 

 

1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Add chopped mushrooms and sauté until tender (about 3 minutes). Set aside.

2

Mix spinach, cream cheese and chives in bowl. Add mushrooms and season with salt and pepper.

3

Use knife to slice a pouch in each chicken breast. Divide spinach mixture between the six breasts, spooning into pouch and then folding the chicken down to cover the spinach.

4

Place chicken breasts on cookie sheet. Spread a dollop of dijon mustard on top of each breast.

5

Bake chicken for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

 

Servings: 6

 

 

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