CHEESY PESTO SPINACH STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
These Cheesy Pesto Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts from Lauren Kelly Nutrition are simple to make, healthy, low carb and delicious!
Provided by Lauren Kelly
Categories brunch dinner Main Course main dish
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Using a sharp knife, start to cut the chicken breast from the thicker side to almost the end of the other side, to make a pocket.
- Rub oil, salt and pepper to the outside of the chicken breasts.
- Place half tablespoon of pesto in each chicken pocket and spread it evenly.
- Slice the mozzarella into thick slices and fold them into the pockets.
- Add the tomatoes and spinach to the chicken pockets as well.
- Secure the pockets with some wooden skewers to avoid the filling from oozing out.
- Grease a baking dish and place the chicken in it.
- Bake it in a preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes.
- Cover the chicken and let it rest for 5 mins.
- Top the chicken with garlic butter or herb butter (optional) and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 55 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 167 mg, Sodium 1097 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SPINACH AND RED PEPPER-STUFFED CHICKEN
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
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 PESTO' STUFFED CHICKEN AND POTATOES
Make your evening one to remember with our 'Spinach Pesto' Stuffed Chicken and Potatoes. Spinach, Italian dressing, slivered almonds and Parmesan cheese are combined to give the chicken and mashed potatoes their unique flavor. Try 'Spinach Pesto' Stuffed Chicken and Potatoes today.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat grill to medium heat.
- Process first 4 ingredients in food processor until smooth. Spoon half into small bowl. Add shredded cheese; mix well.
- Cut lengthwise slit in thickest side of each chicken breast, being careful to not cut through to opposite side. Stuff pockets with shredded cheese mixture; close pockets and secure with wooden toothpicks. Spray chicken with cooking spray. Grill, covered, 4 min. on each side or until done (165°F).
- Meanwhile, place potatoes and water in medium microwaveable bowl; cover with waxed paper. Microwave on HIGH 12 min. or until tender. Use potato masher or back of spoon to smash potatoes. Add remaining spinach mixture and MIRACLE WHIP; mix well.
- Remove and discard toothpicks from chicken. Serve chicken with potatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 570 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 30 g
PESTO STUFFED CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chicken breasts, salt, pepper, sundried tomatoes, pesto, shredded mozzarella cheese, oil
Provided by Vaughn Vreeland
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- On a cutting board, salt and pepper both sides of each chicken breast with approximately ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper, per side.
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally along the side to create a pocket for the filling.
- Stuff each breast with approximately one third of mozzarella cheese, one tablespoon pesto and four sundried tomatoes. If the chicken breast does not close fully with the filling, try securing with a wooden toothpick.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Pan fry for about 5-8 minutes, per side, depending on the size of the chicken breasts, until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through. Serve warm.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 575 calories, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 57 grams, Sugar 9 grams
EASY CHICKEN PESTO STUFFED PEPPERS
On busy weeknights, I don't want to spend more than 30 minutes preparing dinner, nor do I want to wash a towering pile of dishes. This recipe delivers without having to sacrifice flavor! -Olivia Cruz, Greenville, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut peppers lengthwise in half; remove stems and seeds. Place peppers on a baking sheet, skin side up. Broil 4 in. from heat until skins blister, about 5 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine chicken, rice and pesto. When cool enough to handle, fill peppers with chicken mixture; return to baking sheet. Bake until heated through, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; bake until cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 521 calories, Fat 31g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 865mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
PESTO-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
Enjoy your favorite summer flavors any time of year with these easy stuffed caprese chicken breasts.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Line large, rimmed sheet pan with foil. Place wire rack on top of foil. Spray with cooking spray.
- In small bowl, mix pesto and Parmesan cheese. In thick side of each chicken breast, cut 3-inch-long pocket to within 1/4 inch of opposite side of breast. Spoon about 2 rounded tablespoons pesto mixture into pocket in each chicken breast. Brush olive oil on both sides of chicken, and place on rack. Sprinkle with salt.
- Roast uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and stuffing in chicken reaches internal temperature of 160°F.
- Meanwhile, in 1 1/2-quart saucepan, heat tomatoes to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 7 to 8 minutes, pressing with wooden spoon to break down tomatoes, until sauce thickens. Remove from heat; cover pan to keep warm.
- Brush chicken breasts with balsamic vinegar; top with mozzarella cheese. Bake 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with tomato sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 50 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1000 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
SPINACH-PESTO SPIRAL CHICKEN
The homemade pesto sets this main dish apart from the rest. Elegant enough for a special dinner but simple enough to a quiet evening at home, you can make this anytime. -Amy Blom, Marietta, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness., In a food processor, combine spinach, basil, garlic, oil, cheese, walnuts and broth. Cover and process until blended. Stir in tomatoes, artichoke hearts, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Spread over chicken. Starting at a short side, roll up and secure with toothpicks. , Place in two greased 11x7-in. baking dishes, seam side down. Sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper. Bake 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Discard toothpicks before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
SPINACH PESTO CHICKEN BREASTS
I came up with this while trying to get my husband to eat more veggies.
Provided by DRAGONNKITTEN
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Mix the spinach and pesto together in a bowl; spread half the mixture into the bottom of a glass baking dish. Place the chicken breasts onto the spinach mixture; top with the rest of the mixture. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese. Return to the oven and bake until the cheese has begun to melt and brown, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.2 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 69.3 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 168.8 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED STUFFED CHICKEN WITH PESTO AND SPINACH
Chicken breasts are stuffed with spinach, cheese, and pesto before they're wrapped in prosciutto.
Provided by mikicia
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Mix spinach, feta cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, pesto, and garlic together in a bowl until well combined.
- Place chicken breasts on a flat work surface. Slice horizontally through the middle, being careful not to cut all the way through to the other side. Open the 2 sides and spread them out like an open book. Pound chicken using a meat tenderizer until it is about 1/2-inch thick.
- Spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons filling into breasts and form into little bundles. Sprinkle each with vegetable seasoning. Wrap 2 pieces prosciutto around each chicken breast. Place in a shallow baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake until chicken breasts are no longer pink in the centers, about 20 minutes more. Remove from the oven.
- Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- Return chicken to the oven and broil for an additional 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 124.8 mg, Fat 36.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 38.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 1205.2 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
SPINACH PESTO-STUFFED GRILLED CHICKEN
A lemony spinach-Parmesan pesto ensures these grilled chicken breasts will be anything but boring! Prepare to receive lavish praise for this dish.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Heat grill to medium heat.
- Mix 1/4 cup Lemony Spinach-Parmesan Pesto and cheese. Cut lengthwise slit in thickest side of each chicken breast, being careful to not cut through to opposite side. Stuff with cheese mixture. Close pockets; secure with wooden toothpicks. Spray chicken with cooking spray.
- Grill 5 min. on each side or until done (165°F).
- Serve topped with remaining pesto.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 120 mg, Carbohydrate 1 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 26 g
SPINACH AND PESTO STUFFED CHICKEN
I love pesto, parmesan and spinach so this is right up my alley. When I made it, I threw a minced garlic clove in the mix. I can never have enough garlic. I hope you enjoy. It's from the Favorite Brand Name Cookbook.
Provided by PSU Lioness
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In food processor or blender, process 1/4 c Italian dressing with basil, cheese and pepper until blended. In medium bowl, thoroughly combine dressing mixture, spinach and bread crumbs.
- With knife parallel to cutting board, make deep, 3" long cut in center of each chicken breast half to form pocket. Evenly stuff pockets with spinach mixture.
- Line large, shallow baking pan or broiler rack with aluminum foil and arrange chicken evenly. Brush with remaining 2 tbsp Italian dressing.
- Broil, turning once, 7 minutes or until chicken is done.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.7, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 95.5, Sodium 446.5, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.1, Protein 34.7
SPINACH GOATS CHEESE AND PESTO STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST WITH A LEM
Here is a very yummy stuffed chicken breast recipe, packed with flavour served with a delicious accompanying sauce. I love doing stuffed chicken breasts as there are so many different combinations you can try and I have to say there are not many I have tried that don't work.
Provided by The Flying Chef
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet until approximately the same thickness all over (about 1/4 inch.).
- Boil spinach until tender, drain and squeeze out all excess water. In a bowl combine spinach with goats cheese until well mixed.
- Spread 2 teaspoons pesto over the inside of each breast to cover completely. Spread spinach mix down the centre of each breast lengthwise. Cut each tomato into 4 slices and place slices on top of spinach to run the length of breast. (1 Tomato per breast.).
- Fold breast over to cover filling and wrap 2 slices of prosciutto around each breast to secure.
- Lightly oil the bottom of a baking dish and place breasts inside. Bake breast in pre-heated oven 180c for 45-50 Min's or until chicken is cooked through. (cooking times will vary according to the thickness of breast.).
- For The Sauce:.
- Heat milk and chicken stock in a saucepan, mix cornflour with a little water, add to milk stir until mixture thickens slightly.
- Add Dijon, lemon juice and wine stir to combine, Add cream, cayenne, parsley and pepper to taste. Heat sauce over medium heat until sauce has thickened.
- Note: You can leave sauce over a low heat, stirring from time to time, while chicken finishes cooking.
- To serve: Slice chicken in half, plate and drizzle with sauce.
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