Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Spinach

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Trim the spinach of any coarse stems, wash it very well and chop it. If using frozen spinach, defrost it. Heat butter in a large skillet. Add one tablespoons of the shallots and the garlic and saute over medium low heat until tender. Add the fresh or frozen spinach and cook until the spinach is completely wilted and any excess liquid evaporated from the pan.

2. Step 2

   Transfer spinach to a food processor; add sage, walnuts and cheese and process to a fine puree. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

3. Step 3

   Spread about a tablespoon of this mixture on each flattened chicken breast, roll the chicken around the filling and secure with toothpicks or tie with butcher's cord. Dust each roll lightly with flour.

4. Step 4

   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the chicken and saute quickly over medium high heat until golden brown on all sides. Remove chicken from the pan, add the remaining tablespoon of shallots and saute briefly. Stir in the red wine.

5. Step 5

   Return the chicken to the pan, baste with the sauce, cover and cook over low heat for 35 minutes, basting once or twice more.

6. Step 6

   Remove chicken from the pan and transfer to a serving dish. Cover and keep warm.

7. Step 7

   Add the vinegar to the pan, stir, then taste for seasoning. Heat briefly and then spoon sauce over chicken and serve.