Cajun Chicken Stuffed With Pepper Jack Cheese and Spinach

Ingredients

• 1 lb (16 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 3 oz reduced fat pepper jack cheese (shredded)
• 1 cup frozen spinach thawed and drained (or fresh cooked)
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 2 Tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 Tbsp bread crumbs
• Toothpicks

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Flatten the chicken to ¼" thickness
3. In a medium bowl, combine the pepper jack cheese, spinach, salt and pepper
4. Combine the Cajun seasoning and bread crumbs together in a small bowl
5. Spoon about ¼ cup of the spinach mixture onto each chicken breast. Roll each chicken breast tightly and fasten the seams with several toothpicks
6. Brush each chicken breast with the olive oil. Sprinkle the seasoned bread crumb mixture evenly over all
7. Sprinkle any remaining spinach and cheese on top of chicken (optional)
8. Place the chicken seam-side up onto a foil-lined baking sheet (for easy cleanup)
9. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through
10. Remove the toothpicks before serving, making sure you have removed every last toothpick
11. Serve whole or slice into medallions

Serving Size: 1 each (4 oz chicken)
Yields: 4
Nutrition Facts: 240 calories, 10g fat, 32g protein, 2g carbs, 1g fiber
Source: Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin