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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This recipe came from Family Circle I believe. I LOVE IT!!! My husband loves spinach and I can't stand it, but we both love this recipe! Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1/2 small onion, chopped |
1/2 large sweet red pepper, finely chopped |
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed,drained |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon black pepper |
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese |
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 3 lbs) |
Directions:
1. Prepare grill.
2. In medium sized skillet heat 1 tbsp oil over medium high heat.
3. Add onion and red pepper; saute 5 minutes.
4. Add spinach, 1 tsp rosemary, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper; cook 3 minutes.
5. Remove from heat; let cool slightly.
6. Stir in cheese.
7. For rub, in small cup, combine 1 tbsp oil, 2 tsp rosemary, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper.
8. In each breast, cut a pocket horizontally through thicker side.
9. Fill each with 3-4 tbsp spinach stuffing.
10. With 2 toothpicks, secure pocket closed.
11. With fingers, spread rub on both sides of each chicken breast.
12. Grill 10-12 minutes per side or till thermometer registers 170.
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