Spinach Stuffed Chicken With Spinach Cream Sauce Food

SPINACH AND CREAM CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking pan with cooking spray.
• Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add oil, garlic, and onion. Cook and stir until tender, 1 to 3 minutes. Add ham and spinach leaves and stir until wilted, about 1 minute. Chop slightly in the skillet. Remove from heat and stir in cream cheese until melted and mixture has cooled a bit. Add Swiss cheese and set filling aside.
• Cut each chicken breast to 1/2 inch thickness and place in a bowl. Pour Italian dressing over chicken. Place 1 chicken breast on a cutting board and pound thinner. Add about 1/4 of the filling and fold chicken over to form a packet. Seal using toothpicks and place in the prepared baking pan. Repeat with remaining chicken breasts and filling.
• Combine crushed crackers and Cheddar cheese together in a bowl. Cover filled chicken breasts with cracker mixture, mashing them into the breasts.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit for 10 minutes before transferring from the pan to a serving platter to allow filling to set up. Remove toothpicks before serving.

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!

CHEESE, SPINACH & MUSHROOM STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Boil the kettle, tip the mushrooms into a small bowl, pour over boiling water to just cover, then leave to soak for 15 mins. Drain and squeeze out the mushrooms (save and freeze the liquid to make a base for a gravy) and roughly chop.
• Heat the oil in a frying pan and gently cook the shallots and garlic for 3 mins. Turn up the heat, throw in the mushrooms and cook for a few mins more. Add the spinach, turn the heat up to high and cook until wilted and all the liquid has evaporated. Tip into a bowl and leave to cool. Beat in the cheeses and season with loads of pepper and a little salt. Set aside.
• Take the chicken breasts and remove the small fillet from the back. Cut a slit into the side of each chicken breast then stuff each one with a quarter of the spinach mixture, closing it with the cut-off fillet. Carefully wrap each stuffed chicken breast in a slice of prosciutto and chill until needed. Can be prepared up to a day ahead.
• To cook, heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Line up the chicken on a baking tray and roast for 20-25 mins until the prosciutto is frazzled at the edges, the cheese is oozing out and the chicken is cooked through.

SPINACH MUSHROOM STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Heat a tablespoon of oil in a cast iron pan and add mushrooms and garlic. Toss the mushrooms with the Italian seasoning blend and salt on high heat for 2-3 minutes till they are golden brown and slightly crispy around the edges. Remove in a bowl and set aside.
• To stuff the chicken breasts, butterfly the chicken (or slice it in half without slicing it all the way through. The chicken breast should open out like a butterfly with one end along the length still intact in the middle). Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides.
• Now open the chicken breast out such that it looks like a butterfly. On one side, place a tablespoon or two of mushrooms, top with a handful of spinach leaves and then finally sprinkle 1/4 grated cheese. Fold the other side of the chicken breast on top and then secure it in place with a toothpick so that the stuffing doesn't come out. Repeat this for all the chicken breasts.
• Heat the remaining oil and butter in the same pan and place the chicken breasts. Start on high heat, and after a minute reduce the flame to medium. Cook the breasts on each side for 6-7 minutes depending on the size of the breasts. Remove on a plate and let them rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.

CHEESY SPINACH STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

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.

SPINACH-STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST WITH CREAM CHEESE RECIPE

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. Mix together thoroughly and set aside.
• To make the spinach mixture, combine cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise and spinach in another bowl. Mix thoroughly.
• Slice a pocket into the side of each chicken breast meat.
• Spoon the spinach mixture into the breast pockets and spread it evenly.
• Prepare the casserole dish by drizzling olive oil and sprinkling some of the spice mixture in it.
• Place the chicken in the dish and add more spice mixture and olive oil over the chicken.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Then bake uncovered for 25 minutes.
• Place the stuffed chicken breast in a plate, and use the drippings as the sauce.
• Garnish with parsley, then serve and enjoy!

SPINACH STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and drizzle with oil.
• Add the paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, and onion powder to a small bowl and stir to combine. Sprinkle evenly over both sides of the chicken.
• Use a sharp knife to cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast. Set chicken aside.
• Add cream cheese, Parmesan, mayonnaise, spinach, garlic, red pepper and remaining ½ teaspoon of salt to a small mixing bowl and stir well to combine.
• Spoon the spinach mixture into each chicken breast evenly.
• Place the chicken breasts in a 9x13 baking dish. Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

SPINACH AND MUSHROOM STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Place breasts in the center of a plastic food storage bag or 2 large sheets of waxed paper. Pound out the chicken from the center of the bag outward using a heavy-bottomed skillet or mallet. Be firm but controlled with your strokes.
• Defrost spinach in the microwave. Transfer spinach to a kitchen towel. Twist towel around spinach and wring it out until very dry. Transfer to a medium-mixing bowl.
• Place a nonstick skillet over moderate heat. When skillet is hot, add butter, mushrooms, garlic and shallot. Season with salt and pepper and saute 5 minutes. Transfer mushrooms, garlic and shallot to the food processor. Pulse to grind the mushrooms and transfer to the mixing bowl, adding the processed mushrooms to the spinach. Add ricotta and grated cheese to the bowl and the nutmeg. Stir to combine the stuffing. Return your skillet to the stove over medium high heat.
• Place a mound of stuffing on each breast and wrap and roll breast over the stuffing. Secure breasts with toothpicks. Add 3 tablespoons oil to the pan, 3 turns of the pan. Add breasts to the pan and brown on all sides, cooking chicken 10 to 12 minutes. The meat will cook quickly because it is thin. Remove breasts; add butter to the pan and flour. Cook butter and flour for a minute, whisk in wine and reduce another minute. Whisk in broth and return breasts to the pan. Reduce heat and simmer until ready to serve. Remove toothpicks. Serve breasts whole or, remove from pan, slice on an angle and fan out on dinner plates. Top stuffed chicken breasts or sliced stuffed breasts with generous spoonfuls of the sauce.

SPINACH-STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the spinach, cheeses, onion, garlic, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Carefully loosen the skin on one side of each chicken breast to form a pocket. Stuff each breast with 1/2 cup spinach mixture. , Place chicken skin side up in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Combine the oil, paprika, oregano and thyme; brush over chicken. Sprinkle with additional paprika if desired. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until a thermometer inserted into the breast meat reads 170° and juices run clear.

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 STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, garlic and chopped spinach. Set aside.
• Butterfly the chicken breasts (see detailed instructions above).
• Season each breast with garlic parsley salt and paprika on all sides.
• Stuff each chicken breast with the cheese mixture. To keep the filling inside, seal each end of the breast with a toothpick.
• Preheat a skillet with butter over medium-heat. Brown all sides of the chicken. Continue cooking over medium-heat until the internal temperature reaches 165 °F.

CREAMY SPINACH ARTICHOKE CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large skillet add olive oil and cook the chicken on medium high heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until brown on each side and cooked until no longer pink in center. Remove chicken and set aside on a plate.

KETO SPINACH STUFFED CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• Slice each chicken breast/fillet along the centre.
• Place chopped spinach, cream cheese and diced bacon along the centre of each chicken breast/fillet.
• Fold over, and use a toothpick to secure the chicken and its fillings.
• Place each chicken breast/fillet in an oiled baking dish and pour some extra oil over each one.
• Bake at 180C/350F for 30 minutes, or until cooked in the centre. Cooking times will vary with the size of chicken breast and thickness of meat.

SAUTEED SPINACH CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter over medium heat in medium saucepan.
• Add chopped spinach.
• Cook and stir for 5 minutes.
• Add 2 tablespoons whipping cream, Kosher salt, and ground black pepper.
• Cook and stir for 30 seconds or until heated through.
• Serve over baked chicken.

SPINACH STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Set the oven rack to the lower-middle position. Preheat to 375ºF (191ºC).
• In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, spinach, basil, garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Set aside, or cover and refrigerate if not stuffing the chicken right away.
• On the thickest side of the chicken breast, cut about a 4 to 5-inch long slit. Continue to cut a 2 to 3-inch deep pocket, leaving about a 1-inch uncut area to keep the other sides connected. Make sure not to cut through the bottom. Repeat with the remaining pieces.
• In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Evenly season each side of the chicken with the mixture.
• Evenly spread the filling into the pocket of each chicken breast, about 3 to 4 tablespoons, do not overfill. If available, close the opening with toothpicks to secure the filling inside.
• Heat a large oven-proof skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, add the olive oil. Add the chicken, presentation-side down, lightly press the meat to make contact with the pan. Cook until golden-brown on the surface, about 5 to 7 minutes. Flip over and cook for 5 minutes. If using smaller chicken breasts, check for doneness as baking may not be necessary.
• Transfer the pan to the oven. Bake until the meat is no longer pink and the internal temperature reaches 160 to 165ºF (71 to 74ºC), about 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the thickness. Rest for 5 minutes, remove the toothpicks, and serve hot.

STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Butterfly each chicken breast and fill it with two slices of mozzarella cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Fold chicken breasts closed.
• Heat olive oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium high heat. Brown chicken breasts until golden, about 2-3 minutes per side. Place the skillet in the oven and bake the chicken for 18-20 minutes.
• While the chicken is baking, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the flour and cook 1 minute.
• Add the chicken broth while whisking until smooth. Whisk in heavy cream and continue to stir until bubbly and thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
• Stir in the spinach and parmesan cheese and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the spinach is wilted.
• Remove the chicken from the oven and add to the saucepan simmering them together for 2 minutes.
• Serve over rice or potatoes if desired.

CREAM CHEESE SPINACH STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST RECIPE

Steps:

• Cut "pockets into your chicken breasts with a sharp knife. (see video or process shots) Keep aside.

SPINACH STUFFED CHICKEN WITH SPINACH CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Place a chicken breast half, boned side up, between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Working from the center to the edges, pound lightly with the flat side of a meat mallet to 1/8-inch thickness. Remove plastic wrap. Sprinkle chicken lightly with black pepper. Repeat with remaining chicken.
• Firmly squeeze spinach until well drained and practically dry. (I wrap in clean kitchen towel and wring moisture out.) In a small bowl, combine 1/2 of the spinach and egg. (Save remaining chopped spinach for Sautéed Spinach Cream Sauce.)
• For each roll, spoon about 2 tablespoons of the spinach mixture onto each chicken piece, spreading evenly over chicken. Top with a slice of prosciutto or . Place a stick of cheese near an edge. Fold in sides; roll up, starting from edge with cheese, into a spiral, pressing the edges to seal. Secure with wooden picks. Place rolls, seam side down, in a 13x9x2-inch (3-quart) baking dish. Drizzle with butter.
• Bake, uncovered, in a preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink (170 degrees). Remove toothpicks. Meanwhile, prepare Spinach Cream Sauce.
• To serve, slice each chicken roll. Transfer chicken to a dinner plate. Top with cream sauce.
• Sautéed Spinach Cream Sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute; add the remaining chopped spinach. Cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add whipping cream, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook and stir for 30 seconds or until heated through. Serve over chicken.

HAM, CHEESE, AND SPINACH-STUFFED CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Cut a pocket into the side of the chicken breast.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper.
• Stack the two cheeses and spinach on top of the ham and roll up tightly.
• Stuff the chicken with the roll and press the edges of the chicken together to create a seal.
• Place the flour, eggs, and bread crumbs into 3 separate bowls.
• Being careful to keep the chicken from opening, dip the stuffed chicken in the flour, shaking off the excess. Then dip the floured chicken into the egg, then breadcrumbs, then egg and breadcrumbs again. Coat evenly and shake off any excess breading.
• Heat oil in a cast iron pan over medium heat and preheat oven to 375ºF (190°C).
• Fry the chicken until golden brown on both sides.
• Once the chicken is fried, place into a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches a minimum of 165ºF (75ºC).
• Enjoy!
• Nutrition Calories: 5805 Fat: 524 grams Carbs: 191 grams Fiber: 10 grams Sugars:11 grams Protein: 89 grams

SPINACH STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Place each chicken breast on a flat surface. With your hand placed flat on each piece, cut about 3/4 quarter of the way through.(careful not to cut all the way through)
• Blend spinach, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, chives and garlic in medium bowl.
• Spoon 1/4 of cheese mixture into the middle of the cut chicken breasts.
• Wrap each breast with 2 slices of bacon.
• Arrange chicken breasts on baking sheet.
• Cook for 30-40 minutes.
• Then turn the temperature up to 400 degrees F (or on low broil) and cook for about 15 more minutes to get the bacon nice and crispy.
• ENJOY!!

SPINACH-MUSHROOM STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the spinach and red pepper; cook for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the Swiss cheese, bread crumbs, lemon zest, salt and pepper., Carefully loosen chicken skin on one side of each chicken breast half to form a pocket; stuff with spinach mixture. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until juices run clear. , In a small saucepan, bring wine or broth to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until reduced to 1 cup. Slowly whisk in cream and mustard. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 2 minutes. Spoon over chicken.

SPINACH AND CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease 9×13 baking dish with some oil.
• In a small mixing bowl, combine olive oil, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder and 1/2 tsp. of salt, mix well and set aside.
• Place a chicken breast on a cutting board and carefully insert the tip of a sharp knife into the thickest part of the chicken breast. Cut an opening about 4 inches wide to create a pocket without cutting all the way through.
• Pour the prepared rub all over the chicken and using your clean hands generously rub on all sides and inside of the pocket. Refrigerate and let marinate until ready to use.
• While the chicken is marinating, prepare the cheese filling.
• In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, spinach, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then mix until well combined.
• Remove the chicken breast from the refrigerator and stuff each breast with the cheese mixture. Secure the pockets with a toothpick, if needed.
• Place the stuffed breast into the prepared dish and bake for 25 minutes until chicken is nicely golden brown, flipping halfway through to ensure even browning. Alternatively, you can cook it on the stovetop.
• Remove the toothpicks and serve warm. Enjoy!

SPINACH ARTICHOKE STUFFED CHICKEN (LOW CARB + KETO)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
• In a small bowl combine the chopped artichokes, chopped spinach, parmesan, mozzarella and softened cream cheese, set aside.
• Slice each chicken breast lengthwise so that the breast folds open (be sure not to slice all the way through)
• Spread the spinach artichoke mixture on one side of the chicken and fold the other side over, secure with a toothpick if needed.
• Lightly sprinkle the seasoning mixture on each side.
• Place in a greased baking dish. Bake 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

SPINACH-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly. Blend spinach, cream cheese and chives in medium bowl. Mix in mushrooms; season with salt and pepper.
• Run fingers under skin of each chicken breast to loosen, creating pocket. Spread 1/6 of cheese mixture between skin and meat of each breast. Arrange chicken breasts on baking sheet. Spread 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard over each chicken breast. Bake chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately.