Spinach And Pepper Jack Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipes

SPINACH AND RED PEPPER-STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Mix together the spinach, peppers, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Butterfly the chicken: Holding your knife parallel to the cutting board, slice a breast through the middle, stopping about 1/2-inch short of the other side. Open the breast up like a book and flatten it with your palm. Place between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet to a little less than 1/2-inch thick. Repeat with the remaining breasts.
• Divide the spinach mixture into four portions and place a portion in the center of each breast. Roll the breasts tightly around the filling and secure with kitchen twine. Sprinkle all over with salt and pepper.
• Heat the oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the roll-ups and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 6 minutes. Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the filling registers 160 degrees F, another 6 to 8 minutes.
• Transfer the roll-ups to a cutting board and cover loosely with foil. Return the skillet to the stovetop over medium heat (be careful, the handle will be very hot). Add the shallots and cook until softened, stirring, about 1 minute. Add the wine and boil until reduced by half, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth; boil until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Off the heat, whisk in the butter and season with salt and pepper.
• Cut away the twine and slice the chicken into 1-inch rounds. Serve with the pan sauce and sprinkle with parsley.

SPINACH AND PEPPER JACK CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Flatten the chicken to ¼ inch thickness
• In medium bowl combine pepper jack cheese, spinach, salt and pepper.
• Combine Cajun seasoning, and breadcrumbs together in a small bowl.
• Spoon ¼ c. of spinach mixture onto each chicken breast. Roll each chicken breast tightly and fasten the seams with several toothpicks. (Be sure to count the number of toothpicks you use for each chicken breast.)
• Repeat for each chicken breast.
• Brush each chicken breast with olive oil.
• Sprinkle Cajun seasoning mixture evenly over all chicken.
• (Optional) Sprinkle any remaining spinach mixture on top of chicken
• Place chicken seam side up onto tin foil lined baking sheet.
• Bake for 35-40 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
• When done, remove toothpicks before serving.
• Can serve up with a salad and fruit for complete low carb meal!

CAJUN CHICKEN STUFFED WITH PEPPER JACK CHEESE & SPINACH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Flatten the chicken to 1/4-inch thickness.
• In a medium bowl, combine the pepper jack cheese, spinach, salt and pepper.
• Combine the Cajun seasoning and breadcrumbs together in a small bowl.
• Spoon about 1/4 c of the spinach mixture onto each chicken breast. Roll each chicken breast tightly and fasten with toothpicks.
• Brush each chicken breast with the vegetable oil. Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning mixture evenly over all. Sprinkle any remaining spinach and cheese on top of chicken (optional).
• Place the chicken seam-side down onto a tin foil-lined baking sheet (for easy cleanup). Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
• Remove the toothpicks before serving!
• Enjoy!

CHICKEN BREAST STUFFED WITH PEPPER JACK CHEESE & SPINACH RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven at about 350 degrees F.
• With the help of a Meat Mallet, flatten the chicken up to ¼ inches thickness.
• Use a medium-sized mixing bowl, add Spinach, Pepper, Pepper Jack Cheese, and Salt. Mix them well.
• Mix Bread-crumps and Cajun Seasoning in a small bowl.
• This step can be a little technical, and some way finds it hard, but do not worry, try it out! Spoon small amounts of the mixture (Cheese/Spinach) onto the Chicken Breast. You can start from the smallest end, then tightly roll the Chicken Breast with the help of Toothpicks to keep the Chicken closed. You can use as many toothpicks as you want till you think the Chicken is properly wrapped.

CAJUN CHICKEN STUFFED WITH PEPPER JACK CHEESE & SPINACH RECIPE - (4.1/5)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit. Flatten the chicken to 1/4-inch thickness. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. In a medium bowl, combine the pepper jack cheese, spinach, salt and pepper. Combine the Cajun seasoning and breadcrumbs together in a small bowl. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the spinach mixture onto each chicken breast. Roll each chicken breast tightly and fasten the seams with several toothpicks. This part requires a tiny bit of skill and I typically use about 8 toothpicks in each roll to ensure none of the filling seeps out. Be sure to count how many total toothpicks were used! Brush each chicken breast with the olive oil. Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning mixture evenly over all. Make sure you get underneath, too. Sprinkle any remaining spinach and cheese on top of chicken (optional). Place the chicken seam-side up onto a tin foil-lined baking sheet (for easy cleanup). Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Remove the toothpicks before serving. Count to make sure you have removed every last toothpick. Serve whole or slice into medallions. *If you have little ones eating this or your spice tolerance is fairly low, halve the Cajun seasoning and double the breadcrumbs. Also, try substituting some of your favorite vegetables in place of the spinach. Some of my favorites include broccoli (parboiled before stuffing in the chicken) and crunchy chopped celery.