Healthy Stuffed Chicken Florentine - eat like a bodybuilder

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Added 7 months ago by Erin Stern

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Chicken breasts get an upgrade with this simple recipe. Searing the chicken seals in moisture, and the filling is bursting with flavor. Spinach, sun-dried tomato, and gooey mozzarella provide a departure from ordinary chicken breasts. With an overall prep time of 45 minutes or less, and at less than 200 calories per serving, this recipe is a muscle making winner.

Ingredients

1 LB. boneless skinless chicken breasts
½ cup sun dried tomatoes
½ cup fresh, chopped baby spinach
½ cup light mozzarella cheese
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. ground black pepper
½ tsp. garlic powder

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Lightly spray a medium cast-iron skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic.
Heat skillet to medium-high and sear the chicken breasts 1-2 minutes per side.
Remove chicken breasts from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
Once the chicken is cool, carefully slice each chicken breast lengthwise, creating a pocket for the filling.
Stuff each breast with a quarter of the spinach, tomatoes, and cheese.
Secure the filling by placing 1-2 toothpicks near the opening of the chicken breast.
Transfer the chicken back to the skillet, and bake for 20 minutes, or until done. Meat should register 165 degrees on a baking thermometer.
Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 193
Total Fat 5g
Total Carbohydrate 7g
Protein 30g

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