SPINACH-STUFFED CHICKEN POCKETS
With their creamy filling and delightful crispy crust, these elegant entrees are easy enough for weeknights, yet special enough for company, too. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute spinach in 2 teaspoons oil until spinach is wilted. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in the spreadable cheese, 2/3 cup bread crumbs and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut a pocket in the thickest part of each chicken breast; fill with spinach mixture. Secure with toothpicks., Place egg in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the pepper and remaining bread crumbs and salt. Dip chicken in egg, then coat with bread crumb mixture., In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in remaining oil for 8-10 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Discard toothpicks before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 539 calories, Fat 35g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 182mg cholesterol, Sodium 819mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 41g protein.
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Zap Ahmad
[email protected]The chicken pockets were a bit too oily for my taste. I think next time I'll try baking them instead of frying them.
nadeem sarbaazi
[email protected]These chicken pockets were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious. I'll definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.
Xgreen G money
[email protected]The chicken pockets were a little too salty for my taste. I think next time I'll use less salt in the filling.
Wady Robinson
[email protected]I made these chicken pockets for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!
md naim islam
[email protected]These chicken pockets are a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They love the spinach and cheese filling, and they don't even realize they're eating spinach!
Miss Rupali
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I loved these chicken pockets. The cheese and chicken were so flavorful that I didn't even notice the spinach.
TextMyStory
[email protected]The chicken pockets were a little bland for my taste. I think next time I'll add some more seasoning to the filling.
Hassan Jamil
[email protected]These chicken pockets were amazing! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this dish again soon.
Muhammad Imtiaz
[email protected]The recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll stick to simpler chicken recipes in the future.
Ntuthuko Khanyisane
[email protected]The chicken pockets were a little dry for my taste. I think next time I'll try using a different type of cheese, or maybe adding some more sauce.
Natasha Redmon
[email protected]I love the combination of spinach and cheese in these chicken pockets. It's a classic flavor combination that always works.
Uwinsza Olivier
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the chicken pockets are always a hit with my kids.
Abeda Jacobs
[email protected]I made these chicken pockets for a party and they were a crowd-pleaser. Everyone loved them!
R0t3n Pebbles
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the chicken pockets turned out great. I used a combination of spinach and kale for the filling, and it was delicious.
Oshini Savindaya
[email protected]These chicken pockets were a hit with my family! The spinach and cheese filling was flavorful and creamy, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I'll definitely be making this dish again.