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"Healthified" Stuffed Chicken Parmesan

"Healthified" Stuffed Chicken Parmesan
Recipe Tip
What is “Healthified”?
We've replaced ingredients with great-tasting alternatives to create better-for-you recipes that are just as yummy as the originals.
Did You Know?
Another easy way to flatten chicken breasts is to place one at a time in a freezer food-storage plastic bag (not sealed) before pounding.
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47% less fat • 30% fewer calories • 47% fewer calories than the original recipe—see the comparison. It's tasty and party friendly! Stuffed Chicken Parmesan doesn’t have to be stuffed full of fat and calories. Try our healthified recipe. From eatbetteramerica.
Prep Time:20 min
Start to Finish:55 min
makes:6 servings

6boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 5 oz each)
1box (10 oz) Cascadian Farm® frozen organic cut spinach, thawed, well drained
2oz 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened
1/4cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2teaspoon dried basil leaves
1clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4cup fat-free egg product
12stone-ground wheat crackers, crushed (about 1/2 cup)
1teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2teaspoon pepper
1cup Muir Glen® organic Italian herb pasta sauce
1/4cup shredded mozzarella cheese (1 oz)
1.Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper, place each chicken breast smooth side down; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick.
2.In medium bowl, mix spinach, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon basil and the garlic until blended. Spread about 1 tablespoon spinach mixture over each chicken breast; roll up tightly. If necessary, secure with toothpicks.
3.In small shallow bowl, place egg product. In another small shallow bowl, mix cracker crumbs, 1 teaspoon basil and the pepper. Dip each chicken breast into egg product; coat with crumb mixture. Place seam side down in baking dish.
4.Bake uncovered 20 minutes. Pour pasta sauce over chicken; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until thermometer inserted in center of chicken reads 165°F. Remove toothpicks from chicken before eating.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Bake uncovered 25 minutes. Add sauce and cheese; bake 8 to 12 minutes.

Nutritional Information
1 Serving: Calories 290 (Calories from Fat 100); Total Fat 11g (Saturated Fat 4 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 100mg; Sodium 450mg; Total Carbohydrate 10g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 3g); Protein 38g % Daily Value*: Vitamin A 80%; Vitamin C 2%; Calcium 15%; Iron 15% Exchanges: 1/2 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 5 Very Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1/2 MyPyramid Servings: 1/2 c Dairy, 4 oz-equivalents Meat & Beans 
*% Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
 
24 Reviews

 
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OMG this is SO GOOD! Hubby said it's his favorite.
Posted at 2:00 PM on September 25 2009 by Anastasia A
 
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Awesome!
These turned out looking JUST like the picture and even more delicious than I thought they'd be. The only downside is that the breading was a little soggy... I might try using triscuits next time for a little extra crunch. But otherwise it was excellent!
Posted at 3:27 PM on September 18 2009 by cupcakedemon
 
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very good!!! I used a little more cream cheese than the recipe asked for to make it more creamy, but it turned out great and everyone in the house at everything!
Posted at 2:31 PM on September 11 2009 by annamarie419
 
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good as restaurant!
I have made this 2x now, and it is so delicious, I have added it to my "staples" list. I have not stuffed them though, but I followed the rest of the directions for a delicious restaurant quality chicken parm. Has been a hit!
Posted at 2:47 PM on May 26 2009 by starfish2318
 
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fancy and delicious
These are wonderful! They are fancy to serve for guests. They can be made ahead of time and popped in the oven just 1/2 hour before you eat.
Posted at 9:03 AM on May 6 2009 by Em
 
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Can't stop dreaming about it
This dish was sooooo good that I can't stop thinking about it. I wish I could eat it every day! Plus, it was sooo easy to make!
Posted at 3:31 PM on March 31 2009 by Rebecca
 
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I'll admit I am a horrible cook, and rarely trust recipes because i'm sure i'd find some way to mess it up, but I made this the other day, and it was AMAZING!!! DEFINITELY making this again!
Posted at 9:21 AM on March 5 2009 by ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!!
 
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A wonderful dish for a night in!
My husband make this last night, and it was wonderful. It's restaurant quality without the price tag and the guilt! I can't belieive its only 290 calories - thank you for dishing this recipe out.
Posted at 9:21 AM on March 5 2009 by Tina G
 
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Most Excellent~
This was as good as momma made LOL~ The whole family loved it.
Posted at 9:35 AM on February 27 2009 by ThePlaidPumpkin
 
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Really good!
My husband liked it and he doesn't eat spinach. I thought it was really good too.
Posted at 10:05 AM on January 6 2009 by TTab
 
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AHHMAZING
it's sooo very yummy i made it for my family and they absolutly loved it. It's good with or without the spinach but truthfully you can barley taste the spinach:)
Posted at 9:48 AM on December 30 2008 by needtolosefast150
 
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Nice recipe, but thumbs down ont he spinach
While I do eat my veggies, I did not like the spinach in this recipe; however, I leave it out now. Otherwise, very tasty alternative to the real thing. The real chicken parm is my favorite. Give it a try.
Posted at 9:34 AM on November 7 2008 by flyinghow
 
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stuffed chicken
i think it had a unique delicate taste
Posted at 9:39 AM on October 20 2008 by jacky
 
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Fantastic!!
So easy...so delicious! Even my 3 year old son loved it! Will be making this again and again.
Posted at 4:15 PM on October 9 2008 by Rebecca
 
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Stuffed Chicken
My daughter who doesn't like chicken but loves spinach loved this recipe!!!!! She even went back for seconds and that in itself was a miracle! I also loved using cracker crumbs for the breading! KUDOS!!!
Posted at 6:26 PM on October 6 2008 by Bestmom
 
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Delicious
This recipe is great. My daughter even loved it. It is a great way to sneak in greens. I will make again.
Posted at 9:44 AM on August 22 2008 by asmith
 
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yum-o
this was really good, will be making again :)
Posted at 10:12 AM on August 20 2008 by kkellenb
 
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I think it is good, except for the spinach. other than that it is FANTASTIC!!
Posted at 9:44 AM on August 8 2008 by bones24
 
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Yummy!
Can't wait to try this! Looks fabulous. Thank you so much for doing this website!
Posted at 9:47 AM on May 21 2008 by Lgeorge49
 
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Healthified Stuffed Chicken Parm
DELICIOUS!!! This absolutely could be served in a restaurant! I made it for my husband and it turned out my picky kids loved it too! I used bread crumbs instead of wheat crackers. It is fantastic!! I highly recommend it!
Posted at 9:47 AM on April 1 2008 by Kristin
 
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My friend made this for me for dinner and got me hooked on this website!~ This is a delicious meal while still being healthy. Finaly eating right and still tasting good!!
Posted at 8:12 AM on March 25 2008 by
 
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First time!
This one can make a spinach lover out of the most finicky(me!). Excellent recipe that I'd recommend and will definitely make it again! Everyone enjoyed it and you really couldn't tell it was "healthified" at all! Thanks for the great recipe...
Posted at 8:51 AM on March 18 2008 by Mike_B
 
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Great Dish
I am not known as a cook, but I was able to make this and it was wonderful. Friends liked it and some wanted the recipe!
Posted at 9:41 AM on March 17 2008 by Jeri P
 
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This is Great!
This is a great recipe for people watching there weight or anyone else trying to eat smarter and man oh man is it delicious.This is a quick dish that is fast to feed hungry family yet fancy enough to serve at a dinner party.
Posted at 10:42 AM on March 5 2008 by debd1958