Spinach And Pesto Stuffed Chicken

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/4 cup italian dressing, plus
• 2 tablespoons italian dressing
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, cooked and squeezed dry
• 1 cup fresh breadcrumb
• 4 whole boneless chicken breasts, halved (about 2 lbs)

Recipe

• 1 in food processor or blender, process 1/4 c italian dressing with basil, cheese and pepper until blended. in medium bowl, thoroughly combine dressing mixture, spinach and bread crumbs.
• 2 with knife parallel to cutting board, make deep, 3" long cut in center of each chicken breast half to form pocket. evenly stuff pockets with spinach mixture.
• 3 line large, shallow baking pan or broiler rack with aluminum foil and arrange chicken evenly. brush with remaining 2 tbsp italian dressing.
• 4 broil, turning once, 7 minutes or until chicken is done.