STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
FLORENTINE
 
2 chicken breasts, skinned, boned, cut into halves
1/2 tsp. salt (opt.)
1/4 tsp. ground white pepper
1 tbsp. butter or vegetable oil
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped mushrooms
1/2 of 10 oz. pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
1/3 c. ricotta cheese
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 egg white, lightly beaten
1/2 c. plain dried or fresh bread crumbs

With smooth side of meat mallet or with rolling pin, pound each breast until about 1/3 inch thick. Sprinkle both sides with salt (if desired) and pepper; set aside. Heat oven to 350 degrees.

In large skillet, heat butter. Add onion and mushrooms; saute until onion is transparent, about 6 minutes. Stir in spinach, cheese and nutmeg to form stuffing; heat through.

Divide stuffing into 4 portions and spread evenly over each breast. Starting with short end of breast, roll up. Brush each breast roll with egg white; dredge with bread crumbs.

In 9 x 9 inch pan, place rolls seam side down. Cover and bake 15 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes. To serve, cut into slices. Makes 4 servings.

Per serving: 276 calories, 41 grams protein, 9 grams fat, 238 grams carbohydrate, 238 milligrams sodium, 74 milligrams cholesterol, 0.3 gram fiber.

 

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