Stuffed Chicken Parmesan

Name: Stuffed Chicken Parmesan
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 5 oz each); 1 box (9 oz) frozen spinach, thawed, well drained; 2 oz cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1 egg; 12 stone-ground wheat crackers, crushed (about 1/2 cup); 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups Muir Glen™ organic Italian herb pasta sauce (from 25.5-oz jar); 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (1 oz)

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Prep 20 min
Total 55 min
Ingredients 12
Servings 6

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by Qué Rica Vida Cocina

Updated Jan 13, 2010

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Ingredients

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 5 oz each)
1 box (9 oz) frozen spinach, thawed, well drained
2 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 egg
12 stone-ground wheat crackers, crushed (about 1/2 cup)
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups Muir Glen™ organic Italian herb pasta sauce (from 25.5-oz jar)
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (1 oz)

Directions

1

Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper, place each chicken breast smooth side down; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick.
2

In medium bowl, mix spinach, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon basil and the garlic until blended. Spread about 1 tablespoon spinach mixture over each chicken breast; roll up tightly. If necessary, secure with toothpicks.
3

In small shallow dish, beat egg with fork until foamy. In another small shallow dish, mix cracker crumbs, 1 teaspoon basil and the pepper. Dip each chicken breast into beaten egg, then roll in crumb mixture to coat. Place seam side down in baking dish.
4

Bake uncovered 20 minutes. Pour pasta sauce over chicken; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until thermometer inserted in center of chicken reads 165°F. Remove toothpicks from chicken before eating.