CHEESY SPINACH STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
Cream Cheese Spinach Stuffed Chicken is so juicy and tasty. Searing on the stove first gives it beautiful color, then finishing it off in the oven ensures it's cooked without drying out. This recipe serves 6 if you cut the stuffed chicken breasts in half.
Provided by Natasha Kravchuk
Categories Easy/Medium
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425˚F with a rack in the center. In a mixing bowl, mash together cream cheese, mayo and garlic with a fork then stir in mozzarella, parmesan and chopped spinach leaves until combined.
- Lay chicken on a flat surface and cut slit 3/4 of the way through without cutting all the way through. Stuff each chicken breast with 1/3 of the mixture and seal horizontally with a toothpick (make sure the chicken breast can lay flat on the sides for searing.
- Season the outside of the chicken breast all over with 3/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder and 1/2 tsp paprika, or season to taste.
- Heat 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil in an oven-proof pan such as cast iron, or large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and sauté for 4 minutes per side until golden brown on each side.
- Flip a second time and immediately transfer skillet to preheated oven. Bake at 425˚F for 10-15 minutes until thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken registers at 165˚F. Rest chicken 5 minutes before slicing. Spoon pan juices over chicken to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 628 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
ARIZONA CHICKEN IN ACORN SQUASH
Give stuffed acorn squash a taste of the Southwest with this comforting recipe. We love the crunch of the toasted almonds, heat of green chiles, and creamy texture of avocado. -Martha Sparlin, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cut each squash lengthwise in half; discard seeds. Cut a thin slice from bottom of each squash half to allow them to lie flat. Place on a 15x10-in. baking sheet, cut side up; fill each with 1 teaspoon butter. Bake until fork-tender, 35-40 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine chicken, cheese, chilies, celery, sour cream, green onions, olives, paprika and pepper; spoon into squash. , Bake until filling is heated through and squash is tender, 20-25 minutes. Top with avocado and nuts.
Nutrition Facts :
CHEESY STUFFED SQUASH
This easy cheesy mince and squash recipe makes a fab family meal
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat grill to high. Place squash on a baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, season and pop under the grill. Cook for 15 mins, turn and cook 15 mins more until softened. Scoop out the fl esh, and chop.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a pan over a high heat. Cook the mince for 10 mins. Mix in the purée, cumin and couscous. Add 100ml/3½fl oz water. Cover, remove from heat. Leave for 10 mins.
- Tip in the squash with most of the cheese. Fluff up the couscous. Pile into the hollow squash. Top with remaining cheese and grill until bubbling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Fat 27 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 0.56 milligram of sodium
SQUASH-STUFFED CHICKEN
Meet the Cook: Even people who don't like zucchini comment on how flavorful this is! If you want, you can also bake the stuffing by itself and serve it as a side dish. -Bernadette Romano, Shaftsbury, Vermont
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Saute onion, parsley and basil until the onion is tender. Add zucchini and continue to cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in bread crumbs, egg, cheese, salt and pepper. , Carefully loosen the skin of the chicken on one side to form a pocket. Stuff each breast with the zucchini mixture. Bake at 375° for 50-60 minutes or until chicken is done.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 498 calories, Fat 26g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 206mg cholesterol, Sodium 648mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 50g protein.
EASY CHEESY STUFFED CHICKEN
Putting stuffing under the skin takes chicken to tantalizing new heights.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 1h25m
Yield Makes 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400ºF.
- Melt butter in medium saucepan on medium heat. Add zucchini and onions; cook and stir 2 min. or until tender. Remove from heat. Stir in stuffing mix and cheese until well blended.
- Insert fingers carefully between the meat and skin of each chicken quarter to form a pocket. Fill pockets with stuffing mixture. Place, skin-sides up, in large roasting pan.
- Bake 45 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF). Brush with barbecue sauce. Bake 5 to 10 min. or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Sodium 830 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 37 g
CHICKEN ENCHILADA-STUFFED SQUASH
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Place the squash halves in a large microwave-safe bowl with 1/4 cup water; cover loosely with plastic wrap. Microwave until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and poblano and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 3 minutes. Add the enchilada sauce and chicken. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce slightly thickens, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cilantro and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the acorn squash cut-sides up in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Divide the chicken filling evenly among the squash halves and top with the cheese. Bake until the cheese is lightly golden and melted, 10 to 12 minutes. Top with sour cream and more cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Fat 35 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Cholesterol 104 milligrams, Sodium 1421 milligrams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 31 grams, Sugar 5 grams
CHICKEN STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
Make and share this Chicken Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Derf2440
Categories Chicken
Time 1h7m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400f degrees.
- Add water to a casserole that will hold the two haves of the squash; microwave on high for 5 minutes or until squash meat is fork soft; drain water out and set aside in casserole.
- Spray a non stick frypan with veggie spray; add ground chicken, onion and fennel bulb, scramble fry until the chicken is no longer pink, about 10 minutes.
- Add the dried cranberries, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper; scramble fry for 5 minutes.
- Add the yogurt and stir thourgh, cook for another 2 minutes.
- Fill the squash halves with the filling; bake at 400f degrees for 20 minutes.
- Sprinkle cheese over tops and return to oven for a further 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.4, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 128.4, Sodium 597.4, Carbohydrate 32.6, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 6.2, Protein 32.7
CHEESY STUFFED SUMMER SQUASH
My grandmother gave me this recipe years ago and it's been a favorite of mine ever since. Hope you will enjoy it!
Provided by Dreamgoddess
Categories Vegetable
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Boil the squash 10 minutes until softened.
- When cooled enough to handle, remove the stems and cut in half lengthwise.
- Remove the pulp.
- Cook the bacon until crisp.
- Saute the onion in 2T bacon drippings.
- Add crumbled bacon, breadcrumbs and squash pulp.
- Fill the squash shells.
- Top each shell with cheese.
- Broil until melted.
- Sprinkle with paprika.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.4, Fat 24.3, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 45.5, Sodium 534.8, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 5.5, Protein 13.3
CHEESY SQUASH-STUFFED CHICKEN
Folks are always impressed when there's a stuffed chicken on the table. Take your applause, and don't tell them how easy this one is to make!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400ºF.
- Melt butter in medium saucepan on medium heat. Add squash and onions; cook and stir 2 min. or until tender. Remove from heat. Stir in stuffing mix and cheese.
- Insert fingers carefully between the meat and skin of each chicken quarter to make pocket; fill with stuffing mixture. Place, skin sides up, in large roasting pan.
- Bake 50 to 55 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF), brushing with barbecue sauce for the last 10 min.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Sodium 780 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 37 g
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