Sunfeather Cajun Chicken Stuffed With Pepper Jack Cheese and Spinach

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 3 ounces reduced-fat pepper jack cheese (shredded)
• 1 cup frozen spinach thawed and drained (or fresh cooked)
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (see recipe below if you want to make homemade)
• 1 tablespoon bread crumbs

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 350 °F. Next, flatten the chicken to 1/4-inch thickness.

2. 2

   In a medium mixing bowl, combine the pepper jack cheese, spinach, salt and pepper. Stir together the Cajun seasoning and breadcrumbs together in a small bowl.

3. 3

   Next, spoon about 1/4 cup of the spinach mixture onto each chicken breast. Next, roll each chicken breast tightly and fasten the seams with several toothpicks.

4. 4

   Next, brush each chicken breast with the olive oil. Next, sprinkle the Cajun seasoning mixture evenly over all.

5. 5

   Next, sprinkle any remaining spinach and cheese on top of chicken (optional). Arrange the chicken seam-side up onto a tin foil-lined baking sheet (for easy cleanup).

6. 6

   Next, bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Take the toothpicks before serving.

7. 7

   Next, count to make sure you have removed every last toothpick. Next, serve whole or slice into medallions.

8. 8

   Next, cajun Seasoning (makes approximately 2 tablespoons) • 3/4 tablespoon paprika • 3/4 teaspoon onion powder • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper • 1/4 teaspoon cumin • 1/4 teaspoon thyme • 1/4 teaspoon oregano