Spinach and Goat Cheese-Stuffed Chicken
Garlic Zucchini "Noodles"
Ingredients
- 1 lemon
- 1 (11-oz) pkg baby spinach, coarsely chopped
- ¼ cup water
- 1 (6-oz) log goat cheese, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 6 (6-oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (15.5-oz) jar marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grate zest and squeeze juice from lemon.
- Place spinach and water in a sauté pan over medium-high heat; cover and steam 3 minutes or until tender. Drain; press spinach with a spoon to release excess liquid.
- Combine spinach, cheese, garlic, basil, lemon zest and juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pound chicken to ¼-inch thickness; spoon spinach mixture onto centers of chicken. Roll up; secure with wooden picks. Place in a greased baking dish; top with marinara sauce.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until done.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1½ Tbsp minced garlic
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 (16-oz) pkg zucchini noodles
Side Dish Instructions
- Combine oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl; add zucchini, and toss. Let stand at least 10 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
366
|
71
|
437
|
| Fat (g) | 14 | 5 | 19 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| Protein (g) | 47 | 2 | 49 |
| Carb (g) | 9 | 6 | 15 |
| Fiber (g) | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Sodium (mg) | 699 | 173 | 872 |
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