5 Step Spinach & Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken!!

It's no secret that the kitchen and I are not the best of friends. However, I feel as though it is my duty to myself, as well as my future children, that I learn how to cook, clean, and do all that ever-so-fun domesticated shit stuff.  (Let's be real though, I'm getting a maid) I like to practice my culinary skills when I have a night off (despite the fact that my boyfriend would argue I "heat things up") and I enjoy cooking healthy meals--not only does it save me money, but it doesn't hurt the waistline;) I do however, don't mind standing over a hot stove even more, when it's a super simple recipe that doesn't require a ton of ingredients. 

Last monday night I was searching through my fridge for something to make for dinner but had very little supplies. It was at that moment that I dreaded the thought of getting into my car and driving to the store. So instead, I turned to the-always-helpful app, PINTEREST. I was extremely pleased (and impressed with myself) that I did have similar ingredients to make this delicious chicken dish. *I modified the recipe I originally found, to my taste buds. 

Things you will need:

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Chicken Seasoning (or salt & pepper)
• Goat Cheese
• 2-3 Cloves of Garlic
• Fresh Spinach
• Thin Sliced Chicken Breast

Step 1:

 Take your chicken breast, place plastic wrap over them, and pound thin. Then season to your liking. I use McCormick's roasted garlic and herb seasoning.

 Step 2:

Next heat up 1 tbsp of olive oil and add finely chopped garlic. Next, throw in handfuls of spinach depending on my many servings of chicken. *remember it will shrink down (Don't throw out the oil)

Step 3:

Take thinly pounded chicken and layer with goat cheese and sauteed spinach. Then roll chicken as if you're making a wrap.

Step 4: 

reheat the left-over olive oil and brown the sides of your chicken

Step 5:

Bake the chicken for 10-15 minutes in a 400 degree oven until juices run clear. You can check the chicken by slicing the thickest part and check for any pink.

Once your chicken is done, **LET IT SIT** for a few minutes before serving. This gives the chicken a chance to absorb all it's juices.

Bon appetit!
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Zucchini Pasta with Spinach & Asparagus

So I recently started this "low carb" diet (except for when I cheat and get Mc'donalds :x), where I basically just try to cut back on bread and pasta...and let me tell you, it sucked, at first. But now I have gotten used to it and I try to find ways to stay full by incorporating more meat, fish and veggies into my diet. Tonight I had a craving for some pasta but decided to try making zucchini noodles instead.

It actually turned out to be quite satisfying and delicious! Thought I would share..

Ingredients:

• 2-3 Medium sized zuchini
• cherry or grape tomatoes
• 1/2 bag or whole bundle of fresh spinach
• 3 cloves of fresh minced garlic
• 1 bundle of asparagus
• 2 tbs of extra virgin olive oil
• 1 can of artichoke hearts
• Goat or parmesan cheese

Start off by taking a veggie peeler and slice the zucchini into ribbons (WATCH YOUR FINGERS!)

In a large saute pan, on medium heat, add olive oil and garlic.

Next add spinach, diced up asparagus and artichoke hearts to pan. Saute all together until the spinach shrinks.

Once all the veggies have been cooked, add the zucchini and toss together just until the noodles are hot. Next you can add the tomatoes, but I personally don't like my tomatoes cooked, so I add them last.

Top with goat cheese or parmesan. You can also add some grilled chicken for extra protein.

 Enjoy with your favorite glass of white wine, and bon appetit!


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