Chicken Stuffed with Spinach

Gluten Free
Health score
33%
Chicken Stuffed with Spinach
45 min.
4
358kcal

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Are you looking for a delicious and satisfying dish that’s both gluten-free and packed with flavor? Look no further than this Chicken Stuffed with Spinach recipe! Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this dish combines tender chicken cutlets with a savory filling of spinach, scallions, and Parmesan cheese, all brought together with the rich flavor of crispy bacon.

In just 45 minutes, you can create a meal that serves four, making it ideal for family gatherings or dinner parties. Each serving is a delightful balance of protein and healthy fats, with a caloric count of 358 kcal, ensuring you can indulge without the guilt. The combination of the sautéed chicken and the tangy red wine vinegar sauce adds a gourmet touch that will impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds.

Not only is this dish gluten-free, but it also showcases the versatility of chicken, transforming simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to enjoy a meal that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds chicken cutlets thin
  • 0.3 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • tablespoons red wine vinegar 
  • servings salt and pepper freshly ground
  •  scallion finely chopped
  • ounces pkt spinach frozen dry thawed chopped
  • slices bacon thick-cut
  • tablespoons butter unsalted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the spinach, scallion and Parmesan; season with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, cook the bacon over moderately high heat until crisp, 4 minutes.
  2. Transfer the bacon to the bowl.
  3. Season the cutlets with salt and pepper.
  4. Spread the spinach on the cutlets, fold in half and press to close.
  5. Heat the skillet with the bacon fat until sizzling.
  6. Add the chicken and cook over high heat, turning once, until cooked through, 6 minutes; transfer to a platter and keep warm.
  7. Add the vinegar to the skillet; cook for 30 seconds. Off the heat, swirl in the butter until melted. Spoon the sauce over the chicken; serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories358kcal
Protein47.56%
Fat49.31%
Carbs3.13%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8
Glycemic Load
0.05
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
29.677826052127%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.32mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:358.13kcal
17.91%
Fat:19.19g
29.52%
Saturated Fat:7.94g
49.61%
Carbohydrates:2.74g
0.91%
Net Carbohydrates:1.64g
0.6%
Sugar:0.31g
0.34%
Cholesterol:141.23mg
47.08%
Sodium:647.71mg
28.16%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:41.64g
83.27%
Vitamin K:138.97µg
132.35%
Vitamin B3:18.67mg
93.34%
Vitamin A:4471.92IU
89.44%
Selenium:62.45µg
89.22%
Vitamin B6:1.39mg
69.5%
Phosphorus:443.5mg
44.35%
Vitamin B5:2.59mg
25.87%
Potassium:812.04mg
23.2%
Magnesium:76.2mg
19.05%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
17.08%
Folate:60.69µg
15.17%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.57%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.04%
Calcium:114.78mg
11.48%
Zinc:1.69mg
11.26%
Vitamin E:1.64mg
10.93%
Vitamin B12:0.53µg
8.77%
Iron:1.48mg
8.23%
Copper:0.11mg
5.58%
Vitamin C:4.59mg
5.57%
Fiber:1.11g
4.42%
Vitamin D:0.38µg
2.52%
Source:My Recipes