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The chicken breasts used for this should be about 6 oz.
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each.
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Before starting, keep ready 18 pieces of kitchen twine, each about 12 inches long.
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Put spinach in a big pot on medium flame and cover it.
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Cook until it wilts(1-2 minutes).
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Drain it in a colander.
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Once it has become cool enough to handle, squeeze out any excess moisture.
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Transfer the spinach to a medium-sized bowl.
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Into a skillet, on medium-high heat, pour 2 tbsps.
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oil.
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Toss in the mushrooms and stir-fry until they are golden(about 3 minutes).
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Then transfer the mushrooms to the bowl of spinach.
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Add the roasted, diced red bell pepper, goat cheese, salt and pepper.
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Mix well until combined thoroughly.
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Put a small portion of the spinach-mushroom mixture on each butterflied chicken breast.
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Do not overstuff the breasts.
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Work only with one piece of chicken at a time.
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Roll the chicken, jellyroll style, to enclose the filling, tucking the ends under.
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Then slip a piece of twine under the middle of the chicken, bring the ends over the top and tie snugly.
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Tie one more piece of twine near each end of the chicken.
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Trim off any excess twine.
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Preheat oven to 425F.
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Heat 2 tbsps.
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oil in a large cast-iron skillet or heavy-based pan on medium-high heat.
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Cook the chicken until it is golden brown on all sides(about 6 minutes).
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Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet.
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Roast for about 8 minutes.
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Allow it to sit for 10 minutes.
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Then, discard the twine and cut each roulade into 1 inch slices.
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If you are going to serve this with risotto, then spoon some onto individual plates and fan the chicken slices over the top.
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Serve hot.
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Note:.
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1) Chicken breast halves are easiest to butterfly when they are partially frozen.
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Use a sharp knife and hold it parallel to the work surface, then cut almost but not all the way through the thickest portion of the breast.
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Next, open it like a book and pound it flat.
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2) The chicken breasts can be filled the day before you plan on making this, covered and refrigerated.
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Then you are required to only brown and roast them.
