Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Chicken Breast Food

CHEESY SPINACH ARTICHOKE STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Thaw the 16 ounce package of frozen spinach completely.
• Drain both the spinach and the 14 ounce can of artichokes in two wire mesh strainers. Press out as much liquid as possible.
• Chop the artichokes into coarse pieces.
• Using a cheese cloth, squeeze by twisting until all the remaining liquid is out of the spinach and artichokes making sure they are very dry.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the spinach and artichokes, 3 large chopped garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon softened butter, 8 ounces goat cheese, 4 ounces grated fresh mozzarella cheese, 4 ounces grated parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon onion salt, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Butterfly 4 large chicken breasts and open them like a book.
• Generously salt and pepper both sides of the breasts.
• Fill one side of each butterflied chicken breast with 1/4 of the spinach artichoke filling (above).
• Flip the other side over the filling and tie each breast with three pieces of kitchen twine.
• Heat a large castiron skillet or any heavy-bottomed oven-proof one, over medium high heat until hot.
• Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and heat until hot. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 2 minutes on one side, flip them over and cook for another 2 minutes.
• Remove the skillet from the stove and place in the preheated 350°F oven.
• Cook the stuffed chicken for 20 to 25 minutes or until an instant read thermometer registers a 158-160°F internal temperature.
• Serve over a bed of brown rice.
• ENJOY!

SPINACH ARTICHOKE STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.
• In a large nonstick skillet heat ½ tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add half of the spinach, salt, and pepper. Stir until the spinach is wilted. Continue to add handfuls of spinach until all spinach is wilted. TIP: Placing a lid over the skillet helps the spinach cook down faster.
• Reduce the heat to low and add the artichokes and cream cheese. Stir until cream cheese melts and mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in both mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Set aside.
• Place butterflied chicken breasts (see recipe notes) on the prepared baking sheet. On top of each chicken breast drizzle a little olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, garlic salt, and paprika. Use your hands to spread olive oil and seasonings evenly over the top of chicken breasts.
• Open the chicken and evenly divide spinach artichoke filling. Close the chicken (like a closing a book), and bake for 20-25 minutes, depending on the size of your chicken breasts. For best results, use a thermometer to make sure chicken reaches a temperature of 165ºF.
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EASY SPINACH ARTICHOKE STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven at 350℉.
• In a small bowl, combine seasoning for chicken - paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and black pepper.
• Pat dry chicken breast and sprinkle seasoning all over on both sides.
• Add vegetable oil to skillet, bring to on medium high heat.
• Once skillet is heated, sear chicken breast for a couple of minutes on both sides until both sides are golden brown.
• Remove chicken breast from skillet. Slit chicken breast lengthwise 3/4 of the way through (avoid cutting chicken into two pieces).
• In a large bowl, combine all spinach and artichoke mixture ingredients. Mix to combine. (See Note 1) Mixture should be chunky and thick.
• Stuff each piece of chicken breast with 2-3 tbsp of spinach artichoke mixture. Do not overstuff - it will spill out when baking if it's too full.
• Bring chicken back to oven safe skillet. If skillet cannot be heated in the oven, bring chicken to a large casserole dish.
• Bake chicken for 30 minutes, or until it is cooked through. If checking with a meat thermometer, the thickest part of the chicken should reach 165℉ to be considered fully cooked.
• Remove chicken from oven. Serve and enjoy!

CHEESY SPINACH, ARTICHOKE, & CHICKEN CASSEROLE/DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400F and lightly spritz a 9 x 11" baking dish with cooking spray (Pam).
• With a mixer, blend together cream cheese, mayo, and yogurt until well combined.
• Add seasonings and spinach, mix well.
• Add artichokes, chicken, and ½ Parmesan cheese & ½ cup cheddar cheese, mix well.
• Put into prepared baking dish.
• Sprinkle remaining cheese on top of mixture.
• Bake for 1 hour or until cheese is golden brown and bubbly.

ARTICHOKE-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Line sheet pan with aluminum foil and treat with nonstick cooking spray.
• Slice chicken breast in half carefully and open up to a larger piece (butterfly).
• Salt and pepper both sides.
• Mix next 7 ingredients, reserving 1/2 cup mozz cheese for the topping.
• Place 1 Tbsp of filling on each opened breast and fold over gently.
• Bake for 30 min or until chicken is done. (this could vary due to the thickness of the chicken breast and your oven).
• Take out and top each breast with 1 Tbsp of mozz cheese, a bit of reserved minced red onion and italian seasoning.
• Put back in the oven for 5 min, or until cheese just starts to melt.