Sigh…

It’s rough being single. Well, single for a night. Cooking for one can be so depressing because it seems like there are always leftovers you don’t want to eat, ingredients that you’ll never use up, and basically, it’s a lot of work for something that no one will ever see.  So on a night when the boyfriend or husband is not around, ladies, this one is for you…

Serves 1

Ingredients::

• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast (about 5 oz)
• 2 TBS Boursin cheese or other garlic cream cheese spread
• Coarse salt, a pinch
• Handful of fresh spinach leaves
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• 1 TBS olive oil

Directions::

1. Slice 1 chicken breast in half length-wise. Cover chicken with a piece of parchment or wax paper. Pound chicken to 1/2 inch thickness – I used a potato masher (ha!) but you can use a meat tenderizer or other similar tool.
2. Spread thin layer of Boursin over one side of the chicken. Sprinkle a pinch of salt over cheese spread. Lay several spinach leaves on top of salt. Fold the chicken in half, securing loose side with a toothpick.
3. Place small skillet over medium-high heat. Pour 1 TBS olive oil in pan.
4. Place chicken in egg wash, coating both sides. Let excess drip off. Next, coat both sides of chicken in bread crumbs. Set both pieces of chicken in skillet.
5. Cook chicken in skillet, about 4 minutes each side, being careful not to burn. After chicken is done, place on plate. Remove toothpick. Enjoy!