Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Ricotta Spinach and Ham Stuffed Chicken Breast Marsala with Pine Nut Pilaf. This dish tantalizes your taste buds with a symphony of flavors and textures. The tender chicken breast is meticulously stuffed with a savory blend of creamy ricotta, vibrant spinach, and smoky ham, then expertly seared to perfection. Nestled atop a rich Marsala wine sauce infused with mushrooms, the chicken takes center stage, exuding an irresistible aroma that fills the air. Accompanying this masterpiece is a fragrant Pine Nut Pilaf, where fluffy rice mingles with toasted pine nuts, aromatic herbs, and a hint of lemon zest. Prepare to embark on a delightful culinary adventure with this exquisite dish that promises to leave you craving for more.
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SPINACH AND RICOTTA-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH LEMONY WHITE WINE SAUCE
Steps:
- Make the Stuffing: In a bowl, combine the spinach, ricotta, Gorgonzola, and bacon and mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Add the egg, mix well, and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Combine the wine and stock in a non-reactive saucepan. Bring to a boil and reduce to a sauce-like consistency. Whisk in the mustard, lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
- Make the Chicken: Place each chicken breast between 2 doubled-up sheets of plastic wrap, and pound to an even 1/4-inch thickness with a meat-pounder or rolling pin. Divide the stuffing between the breasts, mounding it along the center of each. Fold the bottom edge of each breast over the stuffing, fold in the sides, and roll forward until completely wrapped, to form a tight rolled package. Secure each flap with a toothpick. Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Cover the skillet, turn the heat down to low, and cook until just cooked through, about 5 minutes more.
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, pour the sauce into the skillet over high heat and cook, stirring and scraping the bottom with a wooden spoon.
- Slice the chicken into medallions, divide among plates, and spoon some of the sauce over each. Garnish with parsley and erve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 775 calorie, Fat 42 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fiber 5 grams
SPINACH RICOTTA-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
This is an adopted recipe originally posted by MeanChef. I have left it unchanged it is just as he originally posted it. When I discovered this wonderful recipe online, I hadn't yet discovered Zaar. It was months later I found Recipezaar and nearly a year later when I realized our favourite stuffed chicken breasts, that we often serve at dinner parties, was in fact a Zaar recipe. When I reviewed this in April '04 I mentioned that I often like to serve it with fresh tomato and basil sauce.
Provided by Ninna
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
- Stuffing: In large skillet, heat butter over medium heat; cook onion and garlic stirring often, for 3 to 5 minutes or until softened.
- Add spinach, parsley and basil; cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes or until spinach wilts and moisture evaporates.
- Let cool completely.
- In bowl, mix spinach mixture, ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, egg yolk, salt, nutmeg and pepper.
- Using sharp knife, bone chicken, leaving skin attached.
- Gently loosen skin from 1 long side of each breast, leaving skin attached at curved side.
- Stuff about 1/4 cup (50 mL) stuffing under skin, pressing to spread evenly.
- Tuck ends of skin and meat underneath.
- Place on greased rack in foil-lined pan.
- Brush with butter.
- Bake in oven, basting occasionally, for about 35 minutes or until golden and chicken is no longer pink inside.
RICOTTA-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Gently loosen skin from chicken breasts; stuff cheese mixture under skin., Place on a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan; brush with oil. Bake at 375° for 35-45 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 170°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 605 calories, Fat 29g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 226mg cholesterol, Sodium 486mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 79g protein.
CHICKEN BREASTS STUFFED WITH SPINACH AND RICOTTA
This is a colorful and delicious way to doctor up simple chicken breasts.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Drain spinach; transfer to a large bowl.
- Add ricotta, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; stir well to combine. Set filling aside.
- Place a chicken breast on a clean work surface. With your fingers, loosen the skin; place a quarter of the filling underneath the skin of the breast. With one hand on top of chicken and the other keeping opening closed, press filling evenly to edges. Repeat with remaining breasts and filling. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Place on a rimmed baking sheet; roast until chicken is cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes. If you like, scatter the tomatoes on the same baking sheet around the chicken. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 g, Fat 19 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 64 g
Tips:
- To ensure the chicken breasts cook evenly, flatten them to an even thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
- Don't overstuff the chicken breasts, or they may burst during cooking.
- Use fresh spinach for the filling; frozen spinach will release too much water.
- If you don't have Marsala wine, you can substitute dry white wine or chicken broth.
- Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until they are golden brown and fragrant.
- To make the pilaf ahead of time, cook it according to the package directions and then let it cool completely. Store the pilaf in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
This ricotta spinach and ham stuffed chicken breast marsala with pine nut pilaf is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The chicken breasts are juicy and flavorful, and the filling is creamy and savory. The Marsala wine sauce is rich and flavorful, and the pine nut pilaf is a perfect accompaniment. This dish is sure to impress your guests!
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