SPINACH-WALNUT STUFFED CHICKEN

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For just 300 calories, this hearty yet elegant chicken dish, stuffed with healthy spinach, is one you can savor. The walnut coating is a delicious bonus, because walnuts, in small amounts, are super-healthy, too. Keri Capuano - Narragansett, RI

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
2 garlic cloves, minced
2-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 egg white
1/4 cup ground walnuts

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute the onion, mushrooms, celery and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in spinach and cheese; remove from the heat., Cut a lengthwise slit through the thickest part of each chicken breast; fill with spinach mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place egg white and walnuts in separate shallow bowls. Dip one side of chicken in egg white, then in walnuts., Place in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until chicken juices run clear., ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 398mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 40g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Billy Smith
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The crispy skin of the chicken and the flavorful stuffing make this dish a winner.


famuyide samuel
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The combination of spinach, walnuts, and cheese is a classic for a reason. It is a delicious and flavorful filling that pairs perfectly with chicken.


amona funsho
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Spinach Walnut Stuffed Chicken is a dish that is easy to make and satisfying to eat. It is a great option for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.


Megan Hopkins
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This is the worst chicken recipe I've ever tried. I would not recommend it to anyone.


Fhhh Gjgff
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This recipe is a waste of time. The chicken was bland and the filling was mushy.


Hassan Deen
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but the chicken was really dry and tough.


Sunshine YouTube
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I ended up making a few mistakes and the chicken didn't turn out very well.


Zarar Zarar
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Overall, this was a good recipe. It was easy to make and the chicken was delicious.


mxryxm
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The chicken was cooked perfectly, but the filling was a little too salty for my taste.


Ayana malik Black pearl
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I found the recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra herbs and spices to the filling and it was much better.


Md Meheday
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The chicken was a little dry, but the flavor was good.


Treacy Charingeno
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Carafaad Mustafea adan
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Khan M
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This was a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It was quick and easy to make, and the chicken was very flavorful.


Ogonoware godwin
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I loved this dish. The walnuts and cheese balanced out the flavor of the spinach perfectly.


Nwogu Chima
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken was delicious. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes.


Batman Lampoh
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt and pepper to the filling.


Micah Paiz
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This stuffed chicken recipe was a hit with my family! The spinach and walnut filling was flavorful and moist, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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