Spinach Stuffed Monterey Chicken Recipe

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Trim fat from chicken and pound flat under wax paper.
Cut a pocket inside each breast for cheese and spinach stuffing.
In a separate microwavable bowl, place 2 cups of fresh baby spinach. Microwave for 1 minute until spinach is wilted.
Slice Monterey Jack into 1/2 inch slices.
Stuff each breast with a spoonful of spinach and 2 slices of Monterey Jack. Reserve at least 4 slices for cream mixture.
In another bowl combine flour, Parmesan, garlic salt and parsley. Heat oil to medium in skillet.
Dip each breast if flour mixture. Cover in flour and place in hot skillet. Cook each side of chicken 4-5 minutes until thoroughly browned and cooked.
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
In small skillet, heat heavy cream and left over slices of Monterey Jack until melted. Additional garlic salt can be added if you prefer a garlic flavored cream sauce. In a glass baking dish, pour the cream mixture on bottom. Place stuffed chicken breasts on top.
Place dish in oven and cook 15 - 20 minutes, until bubbly.
When serving, spoon cream mixture over top of each stuffed chicken breast. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	439.73 Kcal (1841 kJ)
Calories from fat	203.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.62g	35%
Cholesterol	79.55mg	27%
Sodium	1260.93mg	53%
Potassium	327.35mg	7%
Total Carbs	35.28g	12%
Sugars	0.21g	1%
Dietary Fiber	3.92g	16%
Protein	24.67g	49%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	2.4mg	13%
Calcium	288.3mg	29%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	259 Kcal (1084 kJ)
Calories from fat	119.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.32g	35%
Cholesterol	46.86mg	27%
Sodium	742.68mg	53%
Potassium	192.81mg	7%
Total Carbs	20.78g	12%
Sugars	0.12g	1%
Dietary Fiber	2.31g	16%
Protein	14.53g	49%
Vitamin C	1.1mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	6%
Iron	1.4mg	13%
Calcium	169.8mg	29%

* 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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