Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast

This delicious dish features tender chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy spinach mixture, then wrapped in crispy bacon. It combines a rich flavor with a satisfying texture, making it perfect for a hearty dinner.

Ingredients:

• 1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach leaves

• ½ cup sour cream

• ½ cup shredded pepperjack cheese

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, pounded to ½ inch thickness

• 1 pinch ground black pepper

• 8 slices bacon
  
  

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Place the spinach in a large glass bowl and heat it in the microwave for 3 minutes, stirring every minute, until wilted.

3. Stir in the sour cream, pepperjack cheese, and minced garlic into the wilted spinach.

4. Lay the chicken breasts flat and spoon the spinach mixture onto each one.

5. Roll up each chicken breast to enclose the filling, then wrap each with two slices of bacon. Secure with toothpicks and arrange in a shallow baking dish.

6. Bake uncovered for 35 minutes. Increase the oven temperature to 500°F (260°C) or use the broiler for an additional 5-10 minutes to crisp the bacon.
   
   

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 356 kcal

• Total Fat: 21g

• Saturated Fat: 10g

• Cholesterol: 113mg

• Sodium: 565mg

• Total Carbohydrates: 6g

• Dietary Fiber: 2g

• Sugars: 0g

• Protein: 37g

• Vitamin C: 21mg

• Calcium: 211mg

• Iron: 3mg

• Potassium: 731mg