Spinach and Carrot-Stuffed Chicken
Arugula and Roasted Vegetable Salad
Ingredients
- 2 (6-oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup ⅓-less-fat cream cheese (2 oz)
- ¼ cup shredded carrots
- ¼ cup chopped spinach
- 3 Tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp minced fresh thyme (or use ½ tsp dried thyme)
- 1 tsp minced fresh chives (or use ½ tsp dried thyme)
- ¼ tsp lemon zest
- ¼ tsp pepper, divided
- ¼ tsp seasoned salt
- 1½ tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF. Cut a horizontal slit into thickest portion of each chicken breast to form a pocket.
- Combine cream cheese, carrots, spinach, Parmesan, thyme, chives, lemon zest, and ⅛ tsp pepper in a bowl.
- Stuff chicken with cheese mixture; sprinkle chicken with seasoned salt and ⅛ tsp pepper. Secure opening with wooden picks.
- Cook chicken in hot oil in a skillet over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes per side or until browned.
- Place chicken on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Bake 10 to 13 minutes or until chicken is done.
Side Dish Ingredients
- ½ sweet potato, cut into thin wedges
- 1 beet, chopped
- 2 tsp olive oil, divided
- ¼ tsp salt, divided
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
- ¾ tsp honey
- ½ (5-oz) pkg baby arugula (or use spinach)
- 3 Tbsp crumbled goat cheese
- 1 Tbsp minced fresh thyme (optional)
Side Dish Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss together potato, beet, 1 tsp oil, and ⅛ tsp salt; spread in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Bake 25 minutes or until browned and tender, stirring halfway through cooking.
- Whisk together vinegar, 1 tsp oil, honey, and ⅛ tsp salt in a medium bowl. Add arugula and roasted vegetables; toss. Top with goat cheese and thyme, if desired.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 2 | 2 | |
| Calories |
340
|
135
|
475
|
| Fat (g) | 16 | 7 | 23 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| Protein (g) | 43 | 4 | 47 |
| Carb (g) | 2 | 15 | 17 |
| Fiber (g) | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Sodium (mg) | 522 | 402 | 924 |
| T. Sugs (g) | 1 | 8 | 9 |
| A. Sugs (g) | 0 | 3 | 3 |
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