One Meal Now, One Meal Later

One Meal Now, One Meal Later
Broccoli, Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Chicken

Serves 4 (double for freezer meal)
Prep Time: 15-20 min (if chicken is thawed) Cook Time: 35-40 min

Ingredients
4 chicken breasts, sliced in half, or pounded thin enough to fold in half
2 cups chopped broccoli
1 cup fresh spinach or 3/4 c frozen (smash it in a bag while frozen to get more spinach in your meal)
1.5 c mixed cheeses (I used parmesan, motzerella, and a cheddar blend)

Seasonings:
3/4 tsp paprika
3 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp Italian seasoning blend
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp sea salt

Directions:

Prep: Chop broccoli and mix with spinach, measure and mix cheese in bowl, slice chicken or pound thin. (if you don't do this step, it'll take you twice as long to assemble the meal!)

Preheat oven to 375. Spray 9x13 baking dish.
Combine spices in a bowl. Sprinkle about half of the spices over the inside of the chicken.
Assembled stuffed chicken breasts and lay in baking dish by adding a handful of broccoli spinach mixture, and a small handful to cheese mixture. Close and press firmly to hold the veggies in. sprinkle the remaining spices over the stuffed chicken. Sprinkle cheese over everything.
Bake for 30-35 min or until chicken is cooked thoroughly.

Serve as is, or with a small serving of mashed cauliflower, mashed potatos, or brown rice and extra veggies if desired.

(If assembling TWO meals, cook both, and then store the cooked meal in the freezer for up to 3 weeks, OR use for leftovers for lunches throughout the week!)

Enjoy!

(PS if you don't enjoy spicey food, then omit the paprika, or serve with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt like sour cream to neutralize the spicey flavor!)

Check back next Tuesday for the next meal!