Spinach and Rice Stuffed Chicken Recipe

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Spinach and Rice Stuffed Chicken
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Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 220C or 425 degrees F.
  2. In a saucepan, put in just enough water to cover the bottom, bring to a boil and then wilt half the spinach in the water.
  3. Drain and cool.
  4. In a small frying pan heat 1 tbsp olive oil.
  5. Gently fry the onion and garlic for 1 minute to soften.
  6. Remove from the heat.
  7. In a medium bowl mix together the cooked spinach, rice, onion, garlic, basil and parsley.
  8. Season.
  9. Cut a slice in each chicken breast.
  10. Divide the spinach mixture between the two pockets, packing it in tightly.
  11. Wrap two strips of bacon around each chicken breast.
  12. Transfer to the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the chicken and bacon are cooked.
  13. In a medium bowl mix the remaining oil with the balsamic vinegar.
  14. Fold in the remaining uncooked spinach.
  15. To serve, sit the chicken on a bed of dressed spinach.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 488.89 Kcal (2047 kJ)
Calories from fat 349.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38.86g 60%
Cholesterol 43.11mg 14%
Sodium 534.62mg 22%
Potassium 818.85mg 17%
Total Carbs 21.35g 7%
Sugars 2.04g 8%
Dietary Fiber 3.83g 15%
Protein 15.08g 30%
Vitamin C 33mg 55%
Iron 3.9mg 21%
Calcium 123.5mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 180.28 Kcal (755 kJ)
Calories from fat 128.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.33g 60%
Cholesterol 15.9mg 14%
Sodium 197.14mg 22%
Potassium 301.96mg 17%
Total Carbs 7.87g 7%
Sugars 0.75g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.41g 15%
Protein 5.56g 30%
Vitamin C 12.2mg 55%
Iron 1.4mg 21%
Calcium 45.5mg 12%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.2
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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