Cajun Chicken Stuffed w/Pepper Jack and Spinach

INGREDIENTS

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts

4 oz pepper jack cheese, shredded (you can use up to 6 oz)

1 c frozen spinach, thawed and drained (you can also use fresh spinach)

2 tbsp vegetable oil

2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (see recipe below)

1 tbsp breadcrumbs

Sea salt, to taste

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Flatten the chicken to 1/4-inch thickness. In a medium bowl, combine the pepper jack cheese, spinach, salt and pepper.

Combine the Cajun seasoning and breadcrumbs together in a small bowl.

Spoon about 1/4 c of the spinach mixture onto each chicken breast. Roll each chicken breast tightly and fasten with toothpicks. Brush each chicken breast with the vegetable oil. Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning mixture evenly over all. Sprinkle any remaining spinach and cheese on top of chicken (optional).

Place the chicken seam-side down onto a tin foil-lined baking sheet (for easy cleanup). Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Remove toothpicks before serving!

CAJUN SEASONING

INGREDIENTS

3/4 tbsp paprika

3/4 tsp onion salt

3/4 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

1/4 tsp white pepper

1/4 tsp cumin

1/4 tsp thyme

1/8 tsp oregano

Mix all ingredients together.

Note: This was pretty spicy even after I only used half of the cayenne pepper, white pepper and cumin.