Spinach Sun Dried Tomato Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipes

SPINACH TOMATO FETA STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Use a sharp knife to slice a pocket into the sides of each chicken breast. Make sure you don't cut all the way through, just enough to create a place for the spinach mixture to go.
• Season both sides of each chicken breast with 3/4 teaspoon salt, paprika and garlic powder. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl combine the sun dried tomatoes, spinach, feta cheese, shallots, garlic, basil, panko, oregano, parmesan cheese, salt and 1/2 tablespoon olive oil.
• Mix well and set aside.
• Divide spinach mixture between the chicken breasts and stuff into each, about 3/4 cup each. If needed, you can use toothpicks to close chicken breast.
• Heat a large, oven-safe or cast iron skillet over medium heat.
• Add the remaining oil and once hot, sear the chicken breasts on each side for about 2 to 3 minutes, until browned.
• Transfer skillet to oven and finish cooking 12 to 15 minutes, until chicken reaches 165 degrees F.
• Remove from oven and tent with foil for 5 minutes before eating.
• Remove toothpicks and eat right away.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO & SPINACH-STUFFED CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
• With a knife, carefully cut a slit in the side of the chicken making sure to not cut all the way through.
• Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, pepper, and salt.
• Stuff each chicken breast with a clove of garlic, half of the mozzarella, half of the sun-dried tomatoes, and 1 ounce (30g) of baby spinach. (You may use toothpicks to close the ingredients inside the chicken breasts if desired, just remember to remove them!)
• In a cast-iron skillet, sear chicken on medium-high heat until all sides are browned.
• Continue baking in oven for 15-20 minutes, or until internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165˚F (75˚C). Set aside.
• Heat marinara and spinach in the cast-iron skillet on medium-high heat until spinach is wilted.
• Serve chicken on top of whole wheat pasta and spinach marinara sauce.
• Enjoy!

CHICKEN BREASTS STUFFED WITH SPINACH & SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Coat a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
• Add the spinach, and cook over medium-high heat, 2 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted.
• Remove from heat, and toss in the sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella and Parmesan.
• Set aside.
• Cut a deep pocket into the thickest side of each piece of chicken, and stuff a quarter of the spinach mixture into each pocket.
• Close by pressing flesh together and securing with a wooden toothpick, if necessary.
• Combine the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper, and sprinkles both sides of the chicken pieces with some of the mixture.
• Wipe out the skillet, add the olive oil, and preheat over medium-high heat.
• Add the chicken, and cook for 2 minutes on each side, or until nicely browned.
• Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook for about 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through.
• Serve hot.