Saturday, January 21, 2017

receipe

italian chicken bundles

6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
2 cups corn flakes cereal, coarsely crushed, 1 cup
1/2 (10-12oz) package frozen spinach, thawed & well drained
1 (8oz) package light cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons chopped sun dried tomatoes
2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried italian herbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
non-stick cooking spray



preheat oven to 325 degrees. place chicken breast between sheets of waxed or parchment paper & flatten (using flat bottom of large frying pan) until even thickness.  repeat with each chicken breast, set aside.  place 1/4 cup of the crushed cereal in bowl and add 1/2 teaspoon of the italian herbs.  in medium mixing bowl combine remaining 3/4 cup of the crushed corn flakes with remaining ingredients until well blended. place about 1/3 cup of the filling on top of each flattened chicken breast & roll up to encase the filling.  place each stuffed chicken breast on baking rack that has been sprayed with non-stick spray.  spray outside of each breast with non-stick spray & sprinkle top with some of the remaining crushing cereal.  bake for 25-28 minutes or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165 degrees as measured with a thermometer.