Sonoma Living: Savory Spinach-Stuffed Chicken

This recipe features some Sonoma Living powerhouse foods (bell peppers, spinach and olive oil) combined with boneless skinless chicken breast.



One element of The Sonoma Diet, when you are in Phase One and trying to lose weight, is to substitute lower-fat versions of what you currently eat, like low-fat milk in place of whole milk.



In this recipe, you would use low-fat mozzarella in place of the full-fat version and fat-free chicken broth in place of the white wine.



Savory Spinach-Stuffed Chicken

(Serves 2)



1 ½ T. olive oil, divided

2 oz. chopped onion

¼ red bell pepper, finely chopped

5 oz. frozen spinach, thawed and drained

1 ½ t. chopped fresh rosemary, divided

½ t. salt, divided

¼ t. pepper, divided

1/3 c. shredded mozzarella

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, flattened to ¼ inch

½ c. dry white wine (or fat-free chicken broth)



Heat ½ T. olive oil in large skillet. Add onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened (about 5 min.).



Add spinach, ½ t. rosemary, ¼ t. salt and 1/8 t. pepper; cook through (about 3 min.).



Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly; stir in mozzarella.



Divide spinach mix and place in center of each breast. Fold breast over mix like an envelope and secure with toothpicks.



Combine ½ T. oil, 1 t. rosemary, ¼ t. salt and 1/8 t. pepper. Rub over chicken packets.

Heat ½ T. olive oil in pan.



Brown chicken packets on both sides.



Deglaze pan with wine (or broth). Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 min. (until chicken is fully cooked).



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