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

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0. 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.