Best 15 Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipes

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Tender and juicy chicken breasts are stuffed with a flavorful spinach filling, then baked to perfection. This easy-to-follow recipe is packed with flavor and is sure to be a hit with the whole family. It's a versatile dish that can be served for lunch or dinner, and it's also perfect for meal prep. The spinach stuffing is made with fresh spinach, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and herbs. It's creamy and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with the tender chicken. This recipe also includes instructions for making a simple pan sauce that adds even more flavor to the dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPINACH STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST



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This is a spicier version of spinach stuffed chicken breasts. They are both tender and delicious, and they look good too.

Provided by JERSEYGIRL_CHELL

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach leaves
½ cup sour cream
½ cup shredded pepperjack cheese
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
1 pinch ground black pepper
8 slices bacon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place spinach in a large glass bowl, and heat in the microwave for 3 minutes, stirring every minute or so, or until wilted. Stir in sour cream, pepperjack cheese, and garlic.
  • Lay the chicken breasts out on a clean surface, and spoon some of the spinach mixture onto each one. Roll up chicken to enclose the spinach, then wrap each chicken breast with two slices of bacon. Secure with toothpicks, and arrange in a shallow baking dish.
  • Bake uncovered for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, then increase heat to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C), or use the oven's broiler to cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes to brown the bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 113.4 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 36.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 564.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

CHICKEN BREAST STUFFED WITH SPINACH BLUE CHEESE AND BACON



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This is a recipe I came up with while trying to use up some leftovers from another recipe. You can add more or less pepper depending on your taste. My family liked it hope you do to.

Provided by Judy

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 slices bacon
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Cook bacon until crisp. I prefer to use an indoor grill. Bacon can also be cooked in a skillet over medium-high heat, or the microwave at about 1 minute per slice. Drain on paper towels, and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, stir together the spinach and blue cheese. Crumble in the bacon, and stir to distribute.
  • Lay the chicken breast halves out on a clean surface, and distribute the spinach mixture evenly onto the centers of them. Fold the chicken over the filling, and secure with toothpicks. Stir together the flour, salt and pepper on a dinner plate. Roll the chicken in the flour to coat.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Quickly brown each piece of chicken on top and bottom. Remove to a lightly greased baking dish, and cover with a lid or aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until chicken juices run clear, and filling is hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 112.8 mg, Fat 27.4 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 41.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 1154.3 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

RICOTTA, SPINACH, AND HAM STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST MARSALA WITH PINE NUT PILAF



Ricotta, Spinach, and Ham Stuffed Chicken Breast Marsala with Pine Nut Pilaf image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup fresh ricotta or sheep's milk ricotta
1 box organic frozen spinach, defrosted, squeezed dry, and separated
Freshly grated nutmeg
4 slices speck or prosciutto
Flour, for dredging
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 cup marsala wine
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
A handful fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
Pine Nut Pilaf, for serving, recipe follows
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup orzo pasta
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 cup long grain rice
2 cups chicken stock

Steps:

  • Cut 4 long pieces of kitchen twine.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add a liberal drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil plus 2 tablespoons butter and saute the mushrooms for 8 to10 minute to darken.
  • Meanwhile, butterfly the chicken breasts open and pound them out very thin, no more than 1/8-inch thick. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and top each piece of chicken with 2 tablespoons ricotta cheese and spread it around. Top with 1/4 of the spinach and season with freshly grated nutmeg, salt and pepper. Then top each piece of chicken with a slice of speck. Roll the chicken into bundles and secure with twine. Season the bundles with salt and pepper and dredge lightly in flour.
  • Season the mushrooms with salt and pepper and remove to a plate. Add extra-virgin olive oil to coat the pan. Add the chicken and cook over medium-high heat for 15 minutes. Remove the chicken to a plate and cover with foil. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan, sprinkle in 2 tablespoons flour, and deglaze the pan with marsala. Add the broth and cook to thicken, about 1 to 2 minutes, and then add the mushrooms to combine. Remove the string from the chicken and top with sauce. Serve with Pine Nut Pilaf.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepot over medium heat. Add the orzo and pine nuts and toast until golden. Add the rice and stir in the stock. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to simmer, and cover. Cook for 18 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.

TENDER STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST FILLED WITH MUSHROOMS, SPINACH



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This chicken is filled with mushrooms, onions, spinach, and garlic. Serve with garlic mashed potatoes.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (3/4 lb) chicken breasts, butterflied
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 ounces portabella mushrooms, sliced
4 ounces onions, diced
2 -4 garlic cloves, minced
2 ounces fresh spinach
1/4 cup white wine
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon rosemary
salt and pepper
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Saute mushrooms, onions, and garlic for 4 minutes. Add spinach and wine cook until wine is evaporated.
  • Season with thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper and allow to cool.
  • Place chicken between plastic wrap and pound thin.
  • Season both sides of breast with salt and pepper.
  • Add egg to stuffing and place half the stuffing in each breast.
  • Fold over to encase stuffing and tie with butcher's twine to hold the stuffing in place.
  • Dredge each of the chicken breast with the flour.
  • Heat butter and the last 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan.
  • Brown chicken on all sides 5-10 minutes.
  • Place into a hot oven for 15 minutes.
  • Remove string before serving.

SPINACH STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST TOPPED WITH SHRIMP



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Make and share this Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast Topped With Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rescurat

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved
8 ounces large shrimp, peeled and deveined (4 to 6 shrimp per breast)
1 1/2 cups chopped Baby Spinach
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup Fontina cheese, Grated
1/2 cup chopped scallion
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Pound chicken breast to 1/2" thickness. Cut pocket in each, cutting almost to edge.
  • In bowl combine spinach, scallion, parmesan, and fontina. Mix well, and reserve 1 T. for each breast. Divide remaining mixture among breasts and stuff, closing with toothpicks.
  • Combine Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic, season tops of breasts and reserve rest of mixture.
  • Heat 1T of olive oil in large nonstick skillet, and Brown breasts over medium heat for approximately 4 minute per side. Transfer breasts to jellyroll pan.
  • Heat remaining oil, toss shrimp with remaining seasoning mix, and cook 2 min per side.
  • Arrange shrimp on top of breasts and cover with reserved spinach cheese mixture. Place in 350°F oven and roast until chicken is no longer pink and cheese is melted inside (15 to 20 minutes).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.2, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 156.9, Sodium 801.9, Carbohydrate 2.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.6, Protein 43.5

CAJUN SPINACH STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Cajun Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by LDenvir

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients:
Serves 4
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 40 minutes
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 oz pepper jack cheese, shredded (you can use up to 6 oz)
1 c frozen spinach, thawed and drained (you can also use fresh cooked spinach)
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning - click here for my homemade Cajun spice recipe
1 tbsp breadcrumbs (I use Italian style)
Sea salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Lots of toothpicks

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Flatten the chicken to 1/4-inch thickness. In a medium bowl, combine the pepper jack cheese, spinach, salt and pepper. Combine the Cajun seasoning and breadcrumbs together in a small bowl. Spoon about 1/4 c of the spinach mixture onto each chicken breast. Roll each chicken breast tightly and fasten the seams with several toothpicks. I typically use about 8 toothpicks in each roll to ensure none of the filling seeps out. Be sure to count how many total toothpicks were used. Brush each chicken breast with the olive oil. Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning mixture evenly over all. Sprinkle any remaining spinach and cheese on top of chicken (optional). Place the chicken seam-side down onto a tin foil-lined baking sheet (for easy cleanup). Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Remove the toothpicks before serving. Count to make sure you have removed every last toothpick.

SPINACH AND RICE STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST



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Make and share this Spinach and Rice Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shaun McGee

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil (optional)
1 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
2 cups rice, under-cooked (or use a package of seasoned flavored rice)
1/2 cup cheese, shredded (preferably a multi-cheese italian blend)
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup cream cheese
1/4 cup fresh spinach, chopped
1 sprig fresh rosemary

Steps:

  • Prepare the rice until it is ALMOST done. This is the base for the stuffing, and will continue to cook as the chicken cooks.
  • Combine rice, cream cheese, and sour cream in a mixing bowl.
  • Add spinach and rosemary to the stuffing mixture.
  • Add cheese to the stuffing mixture LAST (the stuffing is warm and the cheese will melt).
  • Pound the chicken breasts with a tenderizer so that they are flattenned.
  • Scoop stuffing (as much as will practicably fit) onto the flattenned chicken breasts. Roll the chicken up and secure with toothpicks.
  • If you wish, coat each "roll" with olive oil and then with breadcrumbs.
  • Bake in a 425 degree preheated oven for about 30-40 minutes (depending on the thickness of the chicken). The stuffing is already cooked, so just make sure that the chicken is done.
  • Serve with stuffing (Stove Top) and hearty green vegetables (asparagus, snap peas, etc.) and whatever else you like. Pair with a sweet white wine (i.e. Riesling).

CHICKEN BREAST STUFFED WITH SPINACH, BLUE CHEESE AND BACON



CHICKEN BREAST STUFFED WITH SPINACH, BLUE CHEESE AND BACON image

Categories     Bacon     Cheese     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 slices bacon
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
1 package (10 ounce) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and sqeezed dry
1 cup blue cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Cook bacon until crisp. I prefer to use an indoor grill. Bacon can also be cooked in a skillet over medium-high heat, or the microwave at about 1 minute per slice. Drain on paper towels, and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the spinach and blue cheese. Crumble in the bacon, and stir to distribute.
  • Lay the chicken breast halves out on a clean surface, and distribute the spinach mixture evenly onto the centers of them. Fold the chicken over the filling, and secure with toothpicks.
  • Stir together the flour, salt and pepper on a dinner plate. Roll the chicken in the flour to coat.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Quickly brown each piece of chicken on top and bottom. Remove to a lightly greased baking dish, and cover with a lid or aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until chicken juices run clear, and filling is hot.
  • Note: Aluminum foil can be used to keep food moist, cook it evenly, and make clean-up easier.

CHICKEN BREAST STUFFED WITH SPINACH BLUE CHEESE AND BACON RECIPE - (4/5)



Chicken Breast Stuffed with Spinach Blue Cheese and Bacon Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by Tufgrlz

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 slices bacon
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • 1.Cook bacon until crisp. I prefer to use an indoor grill. Bacon can also be cooked in a skillet over medium-high heat, or the microwave at about 1 minute per slice. Drain on paper towels, and set aside. 2.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, stir together the spinach and blue cheese. Crumble in the bacon, and stir to distribute. 3.Lay the chicken breast halves out on a clean surface, and distribute the spinach mixture evenly onto the centers of them. Fold the chicken over the filling, and secure with toothpicks. Stir together the flour, salt and pepper on a dinner plate. Roll the chicken in the flour to coat. 4.Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Quickly brown each piece of chicken on top and bottom. Remove to a lightly greased baking dish, and cover with a lid or aluminum foil. 5.Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until chicken juices run clear, and filling is hot.

AWESOME SPINACH STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST



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Make and share this Awesome Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Momma Jenny

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomato
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1/2 cup kraft 100% grated parmesan cheese (do not use freshly grated Parmesan cheese)
1 (2/3 ounce) envelope good seasons Italian salad dressing mix
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, spinach, feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, bacon and garlic. Set aside.
  • Mix parmesan cheese, Italian salad dressing mix and garlic powder to make seasoning. Set aside.
  • Carefully butterfly chicken breasts, making sure not to cut all the way through. Spoon spinach mixture into chicken breasts. Secure with toothpicks.
  • Season with parmesan mixture. Place in shallow baking dish. Cover.
  • Bake at 400°F for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.8, Fat 25.1, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 102.7, Sodium 685.8, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 3.7, Protein 34.6

SPINACH AND RICE STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST



Spinach and Rice Stuffed Chicken Breast image

My husband and I came up with this recipe when we were dating (17 yrs ago). Everyone we've made it for has just loved it. Even my children ask me to make.

Provided by Texas Chihuahua Girl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 (12 ounce) packages frozen spinach
1 medium onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 cups cooked white rice
2 (1 1/4 ounce) packages hollandaise sauce
1/2 cup butter (for hollandaise sauce)
2 cups water (for hollandaise sauce)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Butterfly cut the chicken breast. Cover in saran wrap and pound with flat side of meat tenderizer until ¼ in thick.
  • In a medium fry pan melt the butter and add the wine. Sauté the onion, garlic and mushrooms until tender.
  • Defrost the spinach and squeeze as much of the liquid out of it as possible. Add to the onion, garlic and mushroom mixture. Mix well to break apart the spinach and mix well.
  • Add the onion, garlic. mushroom and spinach mixture to the cooked white rice and mix well.
  • Use the rice mixture to stuff the chicken breast. You will have rice remaining.
  • Place remaining rice in a 9" x 13" baking pan (I recommend that you put tin foil around the edges of the pan - otherwise the rice will burn) and place the stuffed chicken breast on the rice.
  • Bake chicken for 35 minutes. While chicken is baking prepare hollandaise sauce according to the directions. After 35 minutes using half of the hollandaise sauce, cover the chicken and bake another 10 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165 - 170 degrees using a good meat thermometer.
  • Use the remaining hollandaise sauce for the chicken or for the rice once plated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 702.7, Fat 35.1, SaturatedFat 21.1, Cholesterol 152.3, Sodium 448.4, Carbohydrate 54.5, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 4.1, Protein 40.6

SPINACH GOATS CHEESE AND PESTO STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST WITH A LEM



Spinach Goats Cheese and Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breast With a Lem image

Here is a very yummy stuffed chicken breast recipe, packed with flavour served with a delicious accompanying sauce. I love doing stuffed chicken breasts as there are so many different combinations you can try and I have to say there are not many I have tried that don't work.

Provided by The Flying Chef

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 large chicken breasts
200 g Baby Spinach
300 g soft fresh goat cheese, all rind removed
8 teaspoons basil pesto (I use about 2 teaspoons per breast, or enough to cover breast completely.)
4 sun-dried tomatoes, in oil, drained
8 slices prosciutto
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon chicken stock powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cornflour
3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
2 tablespoons cream
1 pinch cayenne
pepper

Steps:

  • Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet until approximately the same thickness all over (about 1/4 inch.).
  • Boil spinach until tender, drain and squeeze out all excess water. In a bowl combine spinach with goats cheese until well mixed.
  • Spread 2 teaspoons pesto over the inside of each breast to cover completely. Spread spinach mix down the centre of each breast lengthwise. Cut each tomato into 4 slices and place slices on top of spinach to run the length of breast. (1 Tomato per breast.).
  • Fold breast over to cover filling and wrap 2 slices of prosciutto around each breast to secure.
  • Lightly oil the bottom of a baking dish and place breasts inside. Bake breast in pre-heated oven 180c for 45-50 Min's or until chicken is cooked through. (cooking times will vary according to the thickness of breast.).
  • For The Sauce:.
  • Heat milk and chicken stock in a saucepan, mix cornflour with a little water, add to milk stir until mixture thickens slightly.
  • Add Dijon, lemon juice and wine stir to combine, Add cream, cayenne, parsley and pepper to taste. Heat sauce over medium heat until sauce has thickened.
  • Note: You can leave sauce over a low heat, stirring from time to time, while chicken finishes cooking.
  • To serve: Slice chicken in half, plate and drizzle with sauce.

SPINACH STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST WRAPPED IN BACON



Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast Wrapped in Bacon image

I've looked for a recipe like this one and couldn't find one as simple as I would have liked. So I've made my own. I serve with brown rice and veggies.

Provided by britevylet

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 55m

Yield 4 breasts, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 tablespoon cream cheese
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
4 slices bacon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • Place each chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap or two thin cutting boards and pound to 1/4" thick.
  • Thaw the spinach and drain by placing in a dish towel and squeezing out all of the water.
  • Combine the garlic, sour cream and cream cheese. Whip with a spoon until combined and the cream cheese is smooth.
  • Add spinach to the cream and separate into 4 equal parts.
  • Place 1/4 of the creamed spinach in the middle of one of the flatten chicken breast and roll up.
  • Wrap breast in bacon and secure with a toothpick.
  • Repeat process for the other 4 chicken breasts.
  • Bake for 35 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Switch oven to broil and broil for 5 minutes to crisp up the bacon.

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED CHICKEN BREAST STUFFED WITH RICOTTA & SPINACH



PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED CHICKEN BREAST STUFFED WITH RICOTTA & SPINACH image

Categories     Cheese     Chicken     Leafy Green     Pork

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 6 - 7 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper
3 tablespoons EVOO
1 large clove garlic, grated or minced
4 cups baby spinach
A pinch freshly grated or ground nutmeg
1/2 cup drained fresh ricotta
1/2 cup (loosely packed) freshly, finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Grana Padano
8 slices prosciutto di Parma (preferably "reserve" quality), thinly sliced
1 lemon, halved

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees . Butterfly the chicken by slicing horizontally into the thick, long side of each breast, taking care not to slice all the way through. Open each breast like a book and place on a work surface. Using a mallet, pound the chicken to even it out a bit. Season both sides with salt and pepper. In a medium skillet, heat 1 tbsp. EVOO, one turn of the pan, over medium. Add the garlic and stir 30 seconds. Add the spinach and stir until wilted, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the nutmeg; season. Drain the spinach well, let cool, then finely chop. (You will have 3 to 4 tablespoons chopped spinach.) In a medium bowl, mix the spinach with the cheeses; season. Spread some of the spinach mixture on one side of each chicken breast, leaving a small border. Close the other half of the chicken breast over the filling to cover. Wrap each chicken breast with 2 slices prosciutto. In a large, ovenproof skillet, heat the remaining 2 tbsp. EVOO, two turns of the pan, over medium-high. Add the chicken and cook until the prosciutto is browned, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast until the chicken is cooked through, about 12 minutes. Halfway through cooking, add the lemon halves, cut side down, to the pan and cook until the lemons are browned. Divide the chicken breasts among plates. Squeeze the juice from the lemon halves over the chicken.

SPINACH, CHEESE, & HAM STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Spinach, Cheese, & Ham Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by Johanna

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (4oz each)
4 slices low sodium ham (1oz each)
4 slices Fat Free Mozzarella cheese (1oz each)
1 C baby spinach leaves, chopped
4 TBSP all purpose flour, divided
1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
1 TBSP I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Spread
1 C Swanson 99% FF chicken broth
1 TBSP Half-n-Half
Salt & Pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Cut each breast horizontally almost to the opposite edge. Fold back top half of breast. Sprinkle lightly with salt & pepper. Place 1 slice of ham, 1 slice of mozzarella, & 1/4 cup spinach on each check breast. Fold top half of breasts over filling. Spread 3 tablespoons flour on a plate. Holding chicken breasts closed, coat in flour & shake off the excess. Lightly sprinkle chicken with salt & pepper. Heat oil & margarine spread in large skillet over medium heat. Place chicken in skillet & cook about 4 minutes on each side or until browned. Transfer chicken to shallow baking dish. Bake in oven 10 minutes or unitl chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. Whisk chickn broth and cream into remaining 1 TBSP flour in a small bowl. Pour broth mixture into the skillet you browned the chicken in. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens... about 3 minutes. Transfer chicken breast to 4 plates and spoon the sauce over the top.

Tips:

  • Choose large chicken breasts: They can hold more stuffing and cook evenly.
  • Pound the chicken breasts: This helps them cook evenly and reduces the cooking time.
  • Use fresh spinach: It has a better flavor and texture than frozen spinach.
  • Wilt the spinach: This helps remove excess moisture and makes it easier to handle.
  • Season the stuffing: With salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Use a toothpick: To secure the chicken breasts after stuffing.
  • Bake the chicken breasts: At 400°F for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
  • Let the chicken breasts rest: For 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Spinach-stuffed chicken breast is a delicious and healthy meal that is easy to make. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and protein. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your spinach-stuffed chicken breasts are cooked perfectly every time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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