Chicken Pockets With Spinach And Cheese(Serves 6; Diabetic)

• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 Tbsp. oil
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 sprig fresh thyme or 1/4 tsp. dried
• 1/2 lb. fresh spinach, washed, stalks removed and chopped
• 1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved
• 1 1/2 c. dry bread crumbs
• 3 oz. fat-free sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 tsp. granulated garlic
• 2 Tbsp. dried parsley flakes
• 2 egg whites, beaten with 2 Tbsp. water
• nonfat cooking spray
• paprika

1. Preheat oven to 350u0b0. Saut onion in oil until limp. Add carrot and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic, thyme and spinach. Cover and cook until spinach wilts. Pour off excess water. Salt and pepper to taste. Allow to cool. Divide into 6 portions. Cut pocket in side of each chicken half. Stuff each with spinach filling. Close with toothpicks.

onion, oil, carrot, clove garlic, thyme, fresh spinach, salt, pepper, chicken breasts, bread crumbs, cheddar cheese, garlic, parsley flakes, egg whites, nonfat cooking spray, paprika

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=23248 (may not work)