Spinach Stuffed Chicken

I found this recipe in "Allrecipes.com Easy Everyday Favorites" cookbook - which I highly recommend!! (My changes are in parentheses)

10oz pkg fresh spinach leaves (I used frozen spinach)
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup shredded pepperjack cheese (I used monterey jack since I couldn't find pepperjack)
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness (i didn't pound them)
1 pinch ground black pepper
8 slices bacon (I only used 1 slice per chicken breast)

Preheat the oven to 375.
Place spinach in a large glass bowl, and heat in the microwave for 3 minutes, stirring every minute or so, or until wilted. (I did not do this)
Stir in sour cream, cheese and garlic.
Lay the chicken breasts out on a clean surface, and spoon some of the spinach mixture onto each one. Roll up chicken to enclose the spinach, then wrap each chicken breast with two slices of bacon. (I only used one slice)
Secure with toothpicks, and arrange in a shallow baking dish.



Bake uncovered for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, then increase heat to 500 or use the oven's broiler to cook for an additional 5-10 minutes to brown the bacon. (I cooked them for an add'l 8 minutes at 500)





I served this with Uncle Ben's Roasted Garlic and Olive Oil Long Grain and Wild Rice.
Enjoy!!!