SPINACH AND RED PEPPER-STUFFED CHICKEN

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Spinach and Red Pepper-Stuffed Chicken image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
One 12-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained, patted dry and chopped
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 small chicken breasts (about 8 ounces each)
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 shallot, grated or chopped
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cold
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Mix together the spinach, peppers, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Butterfly the chicken: Holding your knife parallel to the cutting board, slice a breast through the middle, stopping about 1/2-inch short of the other side. Open the breast up like a book and flatten it with your palm. Place between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet to a little less than 1/2-inch thick. Repeat with the remaining breasts.
  • Divide the spinach mixture into four portions and place a portion in the center of each breast. Roll the breasts tightly around the filling and secure with kitchen twine. Sprinkle all over with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the roll-ups and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 6 minutes. Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the filling registers 160 degrees F, another 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Transfer the roll-ups to a cutting board and cover loosely with foil. Return the skillet to the stovetop over medium heat (be careful, the handle will be very hot). Add the shallots and cook until softened, stirring, about 1 minute. Add the wine and boil until reduced by half, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth; boil until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Off the heat, whisk in the butter and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cut away the twine and slice the chicken into 1-inch rounds. Serve with the pan sauce and sprinkle with parsley.

Deepak Katwal
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra spices to the stuffing and it was much better.


elyas showail
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit! The chicken is moist and flavorful, and the stuffing is delicious.


sam mentor
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This is one of my favorite chicken recipes! The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the stuffing is so flavorful.


Humair Hashim
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the stuffing is delicious.


thuli mdluli
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I would definitely make this again.


Yaseen Mullah
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken was overcooked. I would recommend cooking the chicken for less time.


Faizan
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra spices to the stuffing and it was much better.


Sheikh Nesar
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit! The chicken is moist and flavorful, and the stuffing is delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy weeknight meal.


gemianne logan
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This is one of my favorite chicken recipes! The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the stuffing is so flavorful. I often serve this dish with a side of roasted vegetables.


Kadian Krazii
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the stuffing is delicious. I often add a bit of extra cheese to the stuffing for a cheesy twist.


Bradley Menchenton
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Namiro Aisha
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! The chicken was moist and juicy, and the stuffing was flavorful and cheesy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a crowd-pleasing dish.


Lemon Lime
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This was a great recipe! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly in the time specified. The stuffing was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Sk
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy weeknight meal.


Chanaka Kaluarachchi
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This dish was amazing! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the spinach and red pepper stuffing was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.