Spinach Dip Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe 465

SPINACH STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST RECIPE

Steps:

• Cut about a 3-inch wide pocket into the thick side of each breast almost to the other side, but do not cut all the way through. Season both sides of each breast with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Heat oil & butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Turn the heat to medium.
• Place the spinach in the skillet and sauté the spinach about 30 seconds, just long enough to wilt but not burn. Dab the spinach on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
• In a medium bowl, mix the cheese and spinach until combined. Stuff the chicken breasts with the spinach/cheese mixture and secure the breasts with toothpicks.
• Place the breasts in the hot skillet and leave for 4 minutes or until the chicken turns golden brown. Carefully turn the breasts over and cook another 3 minutes or until golden brown.
• Reduce heat to low, add wine (if using), cover and cook another 3-5 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink in the middle. A meat thermometer should read 160°F when placed in the thickest part of the meat.
• Enjoy!

SPINACH DIP STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix together pepper jack cheese, cooked spinach, and Greek yogurt. (If you just cooked the spinach, the cheese should melt nicely and make a delicious dip!) In a small bowl, combine almond flour and Cajun seasoning (see recipe below). Dip both sides of chicken breast in the mixture. Place a spoonful of the spinach dip in the middle of each chicken breast. Fold the ends up and use a toothpick to hold them in place. (Feel free to roll the finished product in the almond flour/Cajun seasoning mixture again at this time.) Bake for 18-22 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.

SPINACH STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

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.

SPINACH DIP STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F. Place a piece of parchment paper or a silicone mat in a baking sheet and coated with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
• Mix together the spinach, peppers, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, and garlic. Set aside.
• Butterfly the chicken then pound to about ¼" thick. Season with salt and pepper and spread them out on a cutting board. Fill each pocket with ¼ of the spinach mixture. Tightly roll up the chicken keeping the cheese mixture inside, then close the seam with toothpicks.
• Pour the buttermilk into a shallow bowl. Place the flour in a shallow dish. Place the panko, salt, pepper, and onion powder in a shallow dish. Dip the chicken in the buttermilk then dredge lightly with the flour. Coat the chicken again with the buttermilk. Dredge the chicken in the panko, making sure they adhere well to the surface. Place the chicken on the prepared baking sheet and spray the tops with cooking spray.
• Bake 40-45 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center and 165°F internal temperature. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

GREEK SPINACH-STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine 2 cups spinach, the feta and 3 tablespoons water in a bowl. Insert a paring knife into the thickest part of each chicken breast, cutting along the side to make a deep 2-inch-wide pocket. Stuff the spinach mixture into the pockets.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add to the skillet, rounded-side down, and cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Add the chicken broth, vinegar and sun-dried tomatoes. Partially cover and cook until the chicken is just cooked through, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the ditalini and cook as the label directs. Put the remaining 1 1/2 cups spinach in a colander; drain the ditalini over the spinach to wilt it. Return to the pot.
• Remove the chicken to a cutting board and slice. Add the pan sauce to the ditalini along with the mint and 1/4 teaspoon salt; toss. Serve with the chicken.

SPINACH-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Prepare grill.
• In medium sized skillet heat 1 tbsp oil over medium high heat.
• Add onion and red pepper; saute 5 minutes.
• Add spinach, 1 tsp rosemary, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper; cook 3 minutes.
• Remove from heat; let cool slightly.
• Stir in cheese.
• For rub, in small cup, combine 1 tbsp oil, 2 tsp rosemary, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper.
• In each breast, cut a pocket horizontally through thicker side.
• Fill each with 3-4 tbsp spinach stuffing.
• With 2 toothpicks, secure pocket closed.
• With fingers, spread rub on both sides of each chicken breast.
• Grill 10-12 minutes per side or till thermometer registers 170.