Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4 oz ea)
Flattened to 1/4".
1/2 tsp coarse salt, divided, freshly ground black pepper
4 pieces bacon
12 oz spinach, stemmed
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 egg whites, slightly beaten
2 cups low-sodium marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Preparation
- Pre-heat oven to 425F. Spray bottom of a casserole pan with non-stick spray
- Sprinkle both sides of chicken with 1/2 the salt and pepper
- Place bacon in skillet over medium heat and cook until crisp. Remove bacon and reserve 1 tbsp of bacon grease. Set aside 15-20 large spinach leaves, add remaining spinach to skillet and stir until slightly wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Transfer wilted spinach into food processor, add cream cheese, parmesan, bacon and remaining salt. Process until smooth.
- Place reserved spinach on top of chicken, place 2 tbsp of spinach mixture on top and spread. Roll up chicken, dip in egg whites and roll in bread crumbs. Place seam side down in prepared pan, bake 25-30 minutes, remove from oven. Spoon on marinara sauce and sprinkle with mozzarella, return to oven and broil 2-3 minutes, until cheese melts. 580 calories, 26 g fat, 120 mg chol, 47g protein, 44 g carbs, 6 g fiber, 1410 mg sodium.