SPINACH-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

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Combining spinach and chicken in one dish is a favorite standby for country cooks. The addition of ricotta and Parmesan cheeses makes this chicken extraordinary.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 chicken breast halves (bone in)
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Additional salt to taste

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in butter and 1 tablespoon oil until tender. Add spinach; cook until heated through and any moisture has evaporated. Remove from the heat; cool. Stir in cheeses, basil, salt and pepper. Loosen skin on one side of each chicken breast. Place 1/3 cup filling under skin; place chicken with filling side up in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with remaining oil. Sprinkle with thyme and salt. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 45 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts :

Mukasa Edward
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Overall, this recipe was a good experience. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the spinach stuffing was creamy and cheesy.


Justin Perez
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the chicken turned out well.


Ruquoyah Ajao
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I would give this recipe a 4 out of 5 stars. The chicken was moist and flavorful, but the spinach stuffing was a bit bland.


Amelia Offler
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The spinach stuffing was a bit too salty for my taste, but overall it was a good dish.


Dennis Mead
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the spinach stuffing was good.


Mikiyas Biniyam
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I would add more herbs and spices next time.


Md Azimul
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I highly recommend this recipe! The chicken was moist and tender, and the spinach stuffing was flavorful and delicious.


TheWeakley Family
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the spinach stuffing was out of this world.


Masud Ul Hasan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the spinach stuffing is creamy and cheesy.


Nicole Zion
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The chicken was juicy and tender, and the spinach stuffing was flavorful and delicious.


Yumna Hani
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the spinach stuffing was a hit. I will definitely be making this again.


a_homie_kenji
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This recipe was delicious! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the spinach stuffing was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.