Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts (about 1-1/4 pounds)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons butter or 2 teaspoons margarine, melted
  • Smoked Gouda and Spinach Stuffing
  • 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese or 1/2 cup swiss cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed to drain

Method

  • Heat oven to 375.
  • Grease square pan,9x9x2 inch.
  • Loosen skin from chicken breast halves by inserting fingers between skin and meat,gently separate in center but leave skin attached at sides.
  • Prepare smoked gouda and spinach stuffing.
  • Spread 1/4 of stuffing between meat and skin of each chicken breast.
  • Smooth skin over breasts tucking under loose areas.
  • Place chicken skin side up in pan.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle with butter.
  • Bake uncovered 45-55 minutesm or until juice is no longer pink.
  • For Stuffing: Mix cream cheese,gouda cheese and nutmeg,combine well.
  • Stir in spinach.