Ricotta, Spinach, and Sun-Dried Tomato-Stuffed Chicken Recipe

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Ricotta, Spinach, and Sun-Dried Tomato-Stuffed Chicken
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Ingredients
14
Count
Nutrition
111
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Combine boiling water and sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl; let stand 30 minutes or until soft. Drain and chop.
  2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, oregano, and garlic; cook 3 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally. Add spinach; cook 3 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates. Add tomatoes; cook 1 minute. Place spinach mixture in a bowl; cool 5 minutes. Stir in cheeses, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
  3. Slice each breast half lengthwise, cutting to, but not through, other side. Open halves, laying breast flat. Place each breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or small heavy skillet. Sprinkle chicken with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
  4. Divide spinach mixture into 4 equal portions; spoon each down center of each breast half, leaving a 1/2-inch border at each end. Fold breast sides over filling.
  5. Place a 2-foot-long sheet of heavy-duty plastic wrap on a work surface with 1 long side hanging over the counter's edge by 2 inches. Place a stuffed breast half, seam side down, on the end farthest from you, and tightly roll the chicken toward you, jelly-roll fashion. Twist the ends in opposite directions to form a cylinder. Tie plastic wrap in tight knots against the chicken on each end. Trim off excess wrap close to the knots. Place a second 2-foot-long sheet of heavy-duty plastic wrap on the work surface; place rolled chicken on wrap, and repeat procedure. Repeat with remaining breast halves.
  6. Bring 3 quarts water to a boil in a large stockpot; add chicken. Simmer 15 minutes (do not boil), turning occasionally. Remove from water, and let stand 10 minutes before unwrapping and cutting into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
  7. Wine note: In matching this dish with wine, the tomatoes, spinach, garlic, and cheeses are more important factors than the mild-flavored chicken. A terrific match for this savory lineup is the famous Italian light red wine Chianti Classico, especially riservas. Great producers include Querciabella, Ruffino, and Antinori. -Karen MacNeil
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 111.43 Kcal (467 kJ)
Calories from fat 22.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.49g 4%
Cholesterol 31.74mg 11%
Sodium 528.09mg 22%
Potassium 330.43mg 7%
Total Carbs 9.13g 3%
Sugars 4.23g 17%
Dietary Fiber 1.47g 6%
Protein 13.05g 26%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.8mg 5%
Calcium 310.7mg 31%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 11.79 Kcal (49 kJ)
Calories from fat 2.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.26g 4%
Cholesterol 3.36mg 11%
Sodium 55.86mg 22%
Potassium 34.95mg 7%
Total Carbs 0.97g 3%
Sugars 0.45g 17%
Dietary Fiber 0.16g 6%
Protein 1.38g 26%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 9%
Iron 0.1mg 5%
Calcium 32.9mg 31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.1
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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