Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast

By Margannl

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach leaves
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
• 8 slices bacon

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375˚F (190˚C).

Place spinach in a large glass bowl, and heat in the microwave for 3 minutes, stirring every minute or so, or until wilted. Stir in sour cream, pepper jack cheese, and garlic.

Lay the chicken breasts out on a clean surface, and spoon some of the spinach mixture onto each one. Roll up chicken to enclose the spinach, then wrap each chicken breast with two slices of bacon. Secure with toothpicks, and arrange in a shallow baking dish.

Bake uncovered for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, then increase heat to 500˚F (260˚C), or use the oven's broiler to cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes to brown the bacon.