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Spinach Stuffed Chicken

Ingrid Stassi
Crunchy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, the chicken encloses a delicious filling of cream cheese, spinach and seasonings that make a Sunday gathering extra special. A little more time is required to create this delicious meal, but every morsel is worth the extra effort.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • 1 knife
  • 1 Small bowl
  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 Large spoon
  • 1 medium bowl
  • 1 small spoon
  • Toothpicks

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 4-6 chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/2 cup fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • Pepper to taste
  • 2 tsp. garlic, minced
  • 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
  • 1 red pepper, finely diced
  • 1 cup Keto breadcrumbs or regular breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup Parmesan
  • 1 pie plate

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Drizzle chicken with olive oil.
  • In a small bowl, combine paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder and onion powder. Stir to combine.
  • Sprinkle the spice mixture on each side of the chicken.
  • In a skillet, heat some olive oil.
  • Add the spinach to the pan and allow to wilt.
  • Add the garlic and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Saute for 5 minutes.
  • In a bowl, mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, red pepper and remaining salt. Stir to combine.
  • Add the spinach mixture to the cream cheese mixture and stir to combine well.
  • With a knife, cut a slit in the side of the chicken to form a pocket. Set the chicken aside.
  • Spoon the cream cheese mixture into the pockets made in the chicken. Stuff as much as you can in the pockets.
  • Secure the chicken with toothpicks to close the pocket.
  • On a pie plate, add the breadcrumbs and Parmesan. Stir to combine.
  • Roll the chicken in the breadcrumb mixture and place on a plate or baking sheet until all the chicken is breaded.
  • In the same skillet used for the spinach, heat some oil.
  • Place the stuffed chicken in the pan and fry until golden on both sides. The chicken is done when it reaches 170 degrees on a meat thermometer.
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