Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Spinach and Goat Cheese - 4g Carbs, 1g Fiber
From: South Beach
Need a fail-proof dish for a dinner for two? These chicken breasts
stuffed with garlicky greens and goat cheese are a delicious option.
If you saute the greens and stuff the chicken breasts ahead of time,
you can prepare the final dish in a matter of minutes when your guest
arrives. This delectable dish can be enjoyed on any Phase of the
South Beach Diet. The recipe makes two servings, but if you're having
more than one guest, just duplicate it as necessary.
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Total Time: 35 min
Servings: 2
4 tsp olive oil, extra virgin divided
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 lb spinach, fresh tough stems removed
Salt, to taste
Peppercorns, black freshly ground, to taste
4 pieces chicken, breast, boneless, skinless (6 ounces each)
4 oz goat cheese, reduced-fat
8 whole toothpicks, wooden
1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a large ovenproof skillet over
medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until
fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in spinach and cook, stirring
constantly, until spinach is wilted and liquid evaporates, about
2 minutes. Season well with salt and pepper and transfer to a
plate. Wipe skillet dry with paper towels.
3. Beginning at the thickest end of 1 chicken breast, carefully
insert a sharp knife into center and cut a pocket as evenly as
possible, leaving a 1" border on three sides. Repeat with remaining
breast. Open each pocket, sprinkle with salt and pepper, then fill
evenly with goat cheese and spinach. Seal each with two toothpicks
and season outside with salt and pepper.
4. Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in the same skillet over medium-high
heat. Add chicken and cook, turning once, until well browned on both
sides, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the skillet to the oven
and bake until juices run clear, about 8 minutes. Serve hot.
Servings: 2
Nutrition per Serving:
280 Calories, 12g Total Fat, 3.8g Saturated Fat, 402mg Sodium,
4g Carbs, 1g Dietary Fiber, 38g Protein
