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Cranberry Chicken Cutlets over Spinach

Laura Bresnee Watertown, MA

Ingredients: 1 pound thin chicken cutlets 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 6 ounces goat cheese, crumbled 2 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon dried cranberries, divided 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sliced almonds, divided 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 large bag spinach leaves 3 cloves garlic, chopped Directions: Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In small bowl, mix together goat cheese, cream cheese, 1/2 cup of the cranberries and 1/4 cup of the almonds. Spread mixture evenly on each chicken cutlet, roll up and secure with wooden picks. In medium sauté pan over medium heat, place 1/4 cup of the olive oil. Add cutlets to pan, seam side down and reduce heat to medium low. Cook about 30 minutes, or until tender, turning as cutlets cook. In large skillet, place remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until soft; stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Remove spinach to serving platter and arrange chicken on top. Garnish with remaining cranberries, remaining almonds and parsley sprigs. Makes 4 servings.

Serves: 4 Serving Size: Calories per Serving: 604 % Daily Value*       Total Fat 47.6 g 73%         Saturated Fat 15.1 g 76%       Cholesterol 126 mg 42%       Sodium 1,146 mg 48%       Potassium 560 g      Calcium 236 g      Total Carbs 16 g 5%         Dietary Fiber 3 g 12%         Sugars 9 g      Protein 34 g      Sugar Alcohols 0 g   * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.  Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.   Calories: 2,000 2,500 Total Fat Less than 65g 80g   Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g   Dietary Fiber   25g 30g Nutritional Information From CalorieKing.com