Yummy stuffed chicken - healthy 1/2 breast portions are only 359 calories. Serve hot, chilled or at room temperature. Serve as main course or sliced as a wonderful appetizer.

Ingredients

1	tablespoon olive oil
2	cloves garlic, minced
1	tablespoon shallot, minced
1	teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, minced
6	cups fresh spinach leaves, washed
1	salt and pepper to taste
1/2	cup sweet red peppers, roasted and chopped
3	tablespoons olives, pitted and chopped (use Kalnmata)
1	tablespoon capers, chopped
1	teaspoon balsamic vinegar
2	breasts of chicken, bone and skin removed
4	ounces goat cheese
1	tablespoon olive oil (for brushing chicken)
1/4	cup parsley, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375
   
   
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
   
   
3. Sauté garlic, shallot and thyme for 2 minutes.
   
   
4. Add spinach, and sauté for 1 minute longer (until just wilted.)
   
   
5. Season with the salt and pepper.
   
   
6. Remove the skillet from the heat and let cool.
   
   
7. In a bowl mix the roasted red peppers with the olives, capers, and balsamic vinegar.
   
   
8. Place about 1/4 cup of the spinach mixture in the center of each breast.
   
   
9. Evenly divide the goat cheese among the chicken breasts, placing a small piece over the spinach; then top with 1 tablespoon of the roasted peppers.
   
   

Categories

Chicken, Main Dish, Bake

Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade 96% confidence

Good points Low in sugar High in niacin High in phosphorus High in selenium Very high in vitamin A High in vitamin C

Bad points High in saturated fat