Spinach Ricotta Hasselback Chicken Food

JUICY HASSELBACK CHICKEN - STUFFED WITH SPINACH & RICOTTA CHEESE

Steps:

• If you are using pre-washed baby spinach proceed directly to the next step.But if you are using fresh spinach from the garden or from the local market, rinse it under a cold running water several times to remove any dirt. As an alternative you can soak it in the water for a few minutes, rub lightly with hands and drain. Dry with a salad spinner or pat with a paper towel. Cut off the stems. But don't stress too much getting your spinach completely "stem free".
• Chop rolled spinach leaves with a sharp knife.
• Preheat the oven to 400F.
• In a large skillet pan add 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and if you have, garlic cloves crushed with a flat knife. Sautee over medium heat for 2 minutes or until garlic cloves are golden brown. Be careful not to burn them.Remove garlic, add spinach. Sautee for 2-3 minutes until soft.
• Add ricotta cheese. Season with a few pinches of salt and pepper to taste. Let it cool for a few minutes.
• In the meantime, dry chicken breast halves with a paper towel and rub with some extra virgin olive oil. Using a sharp knife, cut slits in each chicken halves crosswise. They should be approx your point finger wide and ¾ through the chicken breast. These slits will create a sort of "pockets" to stuff our chicken with spinach ricotta filling. Pay attention to not cut through the chicken all the way through and to not destroy the pockets.
• Using a spoon or a small spatula stuff each pocket with spinach ricotta filling.
• Generously sprinkle first layer of grated parmesan or pecorino cheese on top. Layer with some bread crumbs and parmesan cheese again.
• You can completely do without bread crumbs, which would make this hasselback chicken completely gluten free. But if you have have/can use some they'll add a mouthwatering golden color without chicken breast being overcooked.
• Transfer stuffed chicken breasts onto the baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes.

HASSELBACK CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Cook the spinach on a medium heat in a splash of oil for 3-5 minutes until it is slightly wilted.
• Stir in the ricotta and cook for a further 30-60 seconds. Allow to cool.
• Cut slits into the chicken breasts about 1cm (½ inch) apart but don't cut all the way through - about 75% of the way down is what you should aim for.
• Stuff all of the spinach and ricotta mixture into the slits.
• Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
• Grate the cheddar and sprinkle it generously on top.
• Shake the ground paprika over the chicken to add some colour and flavour.
• Bake in the centre of a pre-heated oven for 20-25 minutes 400°F (200°C) until the cheese has melted and the juices are clear.
• Enjoy!

SPINACH RICOTTA CHICKEN BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Coat a 8-by-8 baking dish with olive oil spray.
• Cook chicken in a skillet until just starting to brown.
• Place the spinach in the middle of a clean dishtowel. Fold up the towel over the spinach and wring out as much moisture as possible.
• Place the spinach in a large mixing bowl.
• Add the ricotta, Parmesan, egg whites, garlic powder and nutmeg. Stir well.
• Move spinach mixture to the prepared dish over top of the chicken. With the back of a spoon, spread it out to uniformly fill the dish.
• Bake for 20 minutes, or until is hot throughout and the top begins to brown.
• Let stand for five minutes to slightly cool.
• Place the sauce in sauce pan. Heat until warm.
• Spoon sauce over chicken-spinach-ricotta bake.
• Serve immediately.

SPINACH, RICOTTA & CHICKEN TRAYBAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the spinach in a large colander and pour over 1-2 kettles of boiling water to wilt. Allow to drain for a few mins, then squeeze out as much excess water as possible. Chop, put in a bowl and beat in the ricotta, lemon zest, nutmeg and plenty of seasoning.
• Using a sharp knife, cut a slit into the side of each chicken breast and use your fingers to make a little pocket. Spoon the mixture into the 4 breasts. Rub with 2 tsp of the oil and press the breadcrumbs on top, then arrange the chicken in a roasting tin.
• Put the vegetables on another tray and drizzle with the remaining oil, and season well. Bake the chicken and veg for around 30 mins, stirring the veg once. Remove when the chicken is cooked through and the breadcrumbs are golden.
• Remove the softened garlic from the vegetables and mash it with the lemon juice, then stir this with the roasted veg and serve with the chicken.

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP HASSELBACK CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
• Slice into the chicken several times, about ½ cm (¼ inch) apart, but only cut about 85% of the way through, leaving the bottom intact.
• Cook the spinach on a medium heat until it is slightly wilted, then add the artichoke.
• Stir in the garlic powder and cream cheese, and cook for a minute or two.
• Sprinkle over the mozzarella and stir until melted.
• Allow to cool to the touch and then fill each segment of the chicken breast with about 1 teaspoon of the mixture.
• Bake in the centre of the oven for 18-22 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.
• Enjoy!

SPINACH RICOTTA-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
• Stuffing: In large skillet, heat butter over medium heat; cook onion and garlic stirring often, for 3 to 5 minutes or until softened.
• Add spinach, parsley and basil; cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes or until spinach wilts and moisture evaporates.
• Let cool completely.
• In bowl, mix spinach mixture, ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, egg yolk, salt, nutmeg and pepper.
• Using sharp knife, bone chicken, leaving skin attached.
• Gently loosen skin from 1 long side of each breast, leaving skin attached at curved side.
• Stuff about 1/4 cup (50 mL) stuffing under skin, pressing to spread evenly.
• Tuck ends of skin and meat underneath.
• Place on greased rack in foil-lined pan.
• Brush with butter.
• Bake in oven, basting occasionally, for about 35 minutes or until golden and chicken is no longer pink inside.