Stuffed Chicken

The possibilities are endless when it comes to stuffed chicken. Here are a few ways i do it :)

Jalapeno popper stuffed chicken

2 large boneless skinless chicken breast

1/2 package (4oz) of fat free cream cheese - softened

4 stripes of bacon cooked and chopped OR 4 tbsp jarred bacon bits

1 jalapeno - diced

1/2 cup onion - diced

1/2 cup cheddar or colby jack cheese - shredded

salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 375. Cut chicken breasts in half long ways to make them thinner and pound in between plastic wrap with a meat mallet until very thin, sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides. In a large bowl combine the cream cheese, bacon, jalapeno, onion, and cheese. Put 1/4 of the mix onto the middle of the chicken and roll them up. Secure with toothpicks. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.  Bake chicken for about 20min or until fully cooked. Try dipping it in fat free ranch!

You can also dip these and egg wash and breadcrumbs for crispy chicken!

I serve mine with diced potatoes drizzled in olive oil and sprinkled with 1 packet of dry ranch dressing mix. Baked at 375 for 30min. ( i put them before i start the chicken)

Cheese & Broccoli stuffed chicken

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 pkg frozen broccoli florets

1 cup shredded cheddar or colby jack cheese

1 egg

1 tbsp water

1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs

spices for breadcrumbs - parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt & pepper, etc

Preheat oven to 375. Cut chicken breasts in half long ways to make them thinner and pound in between plastic wrap with a meat mallet until very thin, sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides. In a bowl combine cooked broccoli and cheese. Place 1/4 cup of broccoli cheese mix in the middle of chicken, roll and secure with toothpicks. Whisk egg and water. Dredge chicken in egg and roll into breadcrumbs. Line a baking sheet with foil and cooking spray. Cook for about 20min or until done. 

Spinach mushroom and feta stuffed chicken 

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

fresh spinach leaves

mushrooms

1 container of feta cheese

minced garlic

onion powder, salt & pepper

olive oil

a few tbsp of whole wheat bread crumbs

Preheat oven to 375. Cut chicken breasts in half long ways to make them thinner and pound in between plastic wrap with a meat mallet until very thin. Spread with minced garlic and sprinkle with spices. in the middle of the chicken place a few spinach leaves and about once sliced mushroom and as much feta you can fit! Carefully roll the chicken and secure with toothpicks trying to keep everything inside. Line a baking dish with foil. Brush the tops of the chicken with olive oil and sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Bake for about 20 minutes.