Smoked Gouda And Spinach Stuffed Chicken Recipes

STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH GOUDA AND SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F Grease 9-inch square pan. Remove bones from chicken breasts. Do not remove skin. Loosen skin from chicken breasts.
• In medium bowl, mix cheese, nutmeg and spinach until well blended. Spread one-fourth of mixture evenly between meat and skin of each chicken breast. Smooth skin over breasts, tucking under loose areas. Place chicken, skin sides up, in pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; drizzle with butter.
• Bake uncovered 45 to 55 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).

STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH GOUDA AND SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Grease 9-inch square pan. Remove bones from chicken breasts. Do not remove skin. Loosen skin from chicken breasts.
• In medium bowl, mix cheese, nutmeg and spinach until well blended. Spread one-fourth of mixture evenly between meat and skin of each chicken breast. Smooth skin over breasts, tucking under loose areas. Place chicken, skin sides up, in pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; drizzle with butter.
• Bake uncovered 45 to 55 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).

GOUDA AND SPINACH STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 and grease a baking dish, or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
• Combine the cheese, nutmeg, spinach, and then season with extra salt and pepper if desired.
• Remove bones from chicken breasts.
• Do not remove skin.
• Loosen skin from chicken breasts.
• Spread one-fourth of the stuffing evenly between meat and skin of each chicken breast.
• Smooth skin over breasts, tucking under loose areas.
• Place chicken, skin sides up, in pan.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Drizzle with margarine or butter.
• Bake uncovered 45 to 55 minutes or until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.

SPINACH AND GOUDA STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• 1. Cut a fist-sized pocket in the chicken breasts.
• 2. Mix together Gouda, nutmeg, spinach and salt. Stuff evenly into chicken breasts.
• 3. Place in a greased 9x13" glass pan. Sprinkle pepper on top of chicken. Spoon butter evenly on top of chicken. Top with paprika (optional). Place in oven for 45 minutes.

BACON WRAPPED SMOKED GOUDA STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Combine, cayenne, garlic powder, paprika and pepper.
• Flatten chicken breasts to approx 1/4" thickness.
• Season both sides of chicken with the cayenne mixture.
• Place small piece (s) of cheese on chicken and roll up, pressing firmly.
• Wrap each stuffed breast with a bacon slice and then brown over medium heat until bacon just begins to crisp.
• Bake in a 350 oven for 20 minutes.

SPINACH & GOUDA STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F
• Place spinach leaves in a bowl with a few tablespoons of water. Cook in microwave for 20 seconds or until leaves are limp. Drain water and set aside.
• Place a chicken breast between plastic wrap and pound to 1/4 inch thickness using a mallet or rolling pin. Repeat with remaining breasts. Sprinkle both sides of each breast generously with salt and pepper.
• Mix the spinach, cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic. Place 1/3 of this mixture on each breast and roll up. Secure with toothpicks.
• Mix the breadcrumbs with the dried basil and garlic salt.
• Dredge breasts in flour, then roll in beaten egg and roll in the bread crumbs making sure to get the ends of the rolls coated as well.
• Place in a buttered 9X9 square pan and bake for 35 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove toothpicks and serve.

SMOKED GOUDA- AND SPINACH-STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 375°. Grease square pan, 9 x 9 x 2 inches.2. Make Smoked Gouda and Spinach Stuffing.3. Loosen skin from chicken by inserting fingers between skin and meat gently separate in center, but leave skin attached at sides. Spread one-fourth of the stuffing evenly between meat and skin of each chicken breast. Smooth skin over breasts, tucking under loose areas.4. Place chicken, skin sides up, in pan. Brush with butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.5. Bake uncovered 45 to 55 minutes or until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. Smoked Gouda and Spinach Stuffing1/2 package (10-ounce size) frozen chopped spinach, thawed1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup shredded smoked Gouda or Swiss cheese (2 ounces)1/4 teaspoon ground nutmegSqueeze spinach to drain spread on paper towels and pat dry. Mix remaining ingredients. Stir in spinach.NUTRITION FACTS: 1 Serving: Calories 325 (Calories from Fat 190) Fat 21g (Saturated 10g) Cholesterol 115mg Sodium 590mg Carbohydrate 2g (Dietary Fiber 1g) Protein 33g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 32% Vitamin C 2% Calcium 16% Iron 8% DIET EXCHANGES: 5 Lean Meat 1 FatApple-Hazelnut Stuffed Chicken: Omit Smoked Gouda and Spinach Stuffing. Mix 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts (filberts) 1 medium apple, chopped (1 cup) and 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened. Continue as directed in 3.From "Betty Crocker's Complete Cookbook, Everything You Need to Know to Cook Today, 9th Edition." Text Copyright 2000 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

SMOKED GOUDA AND SPINACH STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375. Spray 9x9 pan with pam.
• Start making the stuffing. Squeeze the spinach to drain. Pat dry with paper towel. Mix remaining ingredients. Stir in spinach.
• Loosen skin from chicken. Gently separate in center, but leave skin attached at sides.
• Spread 1/4 of stuffing evenly between meat and skin of each chicken breast. Smooth skin over breast, tucking under loose areas.
• Put chicken, skin side up in pan. Brush with butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Bake uncovered 45 to 55 minute or until chicken is cooked throughly.