Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

prep time : 20 minutes ...total time 1 hour  ... heat oven to 350 degrees

makes 6 serving

1-1/2 cups water

6  Tbsp. Kraft Roasted Red Pepper Italian with Parmesan  Dressing , divided

1 pkg . (10 oz) spinach leaves , stems removed , chopped

1 pkg. (6 oz) stuffing mix for chicken ( or make your own)

1/4 cup coarsely coarsely chopped roasted red peppers

6 small boneless skinless chicken  breast halves (1 - 1/2 lbs.) pounded to 1/4 inch thickness

1/2 cup  Kraft Shedded Low-Mositure Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese  (or your choice)

Bring water and 2 Tbsp. dressing to boil in large skittey on medium high heat . Stir in spinach , stuffing mix and peppers ; cover . Remove from  heat . Let stand about 5 minutes.

Spread on chicken breasts , roll  up each breast , starting at the short end ; place seam -side down  , in a 13x9 inch baking dish . Brush with remaining dressing .

Bake 35 minutes or until chicken is done (165 F). Top with cheese  ; Bake 5 minutes   or until cheese is melted .

Fast way to pound chicken breasts : Place 2 chicken breasts halves in large freezer-weight  resealable plastic bag . Pound chicken with a rolling pin or meat mallet yntil chicken is 1/4-inch thick . remove chicken from bag ; set aside , repeat with remaining chicken breasts .

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Italian Vegetable Salad

prep time ...15 minutes ...total time 2 hrs. 15 min.   

makes 6 serving ...1 cup each

1  pkg. Good  Seasons Italian  Dressing Mix ( or your favorite)

1/4 cup water plus 3 Tbsp. water

1/4 cup white vinegar

1/4 cup olive oil

1 pkg (9 oz) refrigerated three cheese tortellini , cooked , rinsed and drained

1 small zucchini  , cut lenghtwise in half , sliced

1/2 cup chopped green bell  peppers

1/2 cup  chopped red bell peppers

1  cup  halved cherry tomatoes

2 green onions , diagonally sliced

Place dressing mix , water and vinegar in a container with a tight fitting lid , add oil ;cover , shake until well blended

Combine remaining ingrdients in large bowl . Add 1/2 cup of the dressing  ; toss lightly .cover.

Refrigate at least  1 hour . Stir before serving .

Add  a tray of bread and butter pickles and  watch your family dig in ...even the kids .

One of my family's favorite salads ...especially Dad's .