Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Potato, Cheddar Bacon, and Spinach

Prep and cook time: 40 minutes
Serving size: 1 chicken breast
Number of servings: 6

• 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Large plastic food storage bag
• 1 (26 oz.) bag of frozen chopped baked potatoes with cheddar bacon sauce
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic, granulated
• Toothpicks
• 6 tablespoons olive oil

1. Place chicken breasts in the center of a storage bag. Pound out the chicken from the center of the bag outward using a mallet or a heavy-bottomed skillet until the breast is about ¼” thick. Season both sides with sprinkle of salt and pepper.
2. Defrost spinach in a microwave. Transfer spinach to a kitchen towel. Twist and wring it out until dry. Transfer to a bowl.
3. Put a whole bag of frozen potatoes and cheese sauce in a microwavable dish and cook just enough for the cheese to start melting (about 4-5 minutes).
4. Pour potato and sauce mix in a bowl containing spinach.
5. Add salt, ground pepper, and garlic. Mix all ingredients together using a fork (do not mash).
6. Place stuffing mix on each breast. Wrap and roll breast over stuffing. Secure breasts with toothpicks.
7. Add 6 tablespoons of olive oil to the pan.
8. Cook chicken in the pan, the seam side down first, over medium heat until all sides are brown (about 12 minutes).
9. Remove from the pan.
10. Remove toothpicks. Serve breasts whole or sliced.