Recipe: Chicken Popeye (spinach stuffed chicken breasts wrapped in bacon)

CHICKEN POPEYE

2 chicken breasts, halved and boned
1 lb. fresh spinach (or 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen spinach)
1/3 lb. bacon
2 tbsp. bread crumbs, divided use
1 sm. clove garlic, crushed
Slight pinch each: salt, rosemary and thyme
1 tbsp. butter

Cook the bacon in a skillet, drain on paper towels.

Cook spinach until tender and drain, removing excess water by pressing in a sieve.

Crumble the bacon and combine in a bowl with the spinach, garlic, seasonings and 1 tablespoon of the bread crumbs.

Pound the chicken breasts between plastic wrap until about 3/8 inch thick. Place 1/4 of the spinach mixture in the middle of each piece and wrap the chicken over it. Place seam side down in a baking dish and brush with butter. Sprinkle on remaining bread crumbs.

Bake at 325 degrees F for 35-45 minutes or until done.

Makes 6 servings
Adapted from source: community cookbook, unknown title