Chicken with ham, spinach & pine nuts

Gluten Free
Health score
41%
Chicken with ham, spinach & pine nuts
50 min.
8
507kcal

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If you're looking for a dish that combines tender chicken with rich, flavorful ingredients, this Chicken with Ham, Spinach & Pine Nuts recipe is perfect for you! It's a gluten-free, savory delight that’s sure to impress at any meal. The chicken breasts are beautifully flattened and stuffed with a delicious mixture of young spinach, toasted pine nuts, raisins, and a touch of Chinese five-spice powder, all wrapped in slices of bayonne ham or prosciutto for extra depth of flavor.

Once rolled and browned in a hot pan, the chicken is then roasted to perfection, ensuring a juicy, tender result. The accompanying sauce is the perfect finishing touch: a silky blend of shallots, dry white wine, lemon juice, and crème fraîche, lightly seasoned with chives for a fresh, aromatic lift. The balance of flavors—from the sweet raisins and pine nuts to the savory ham—makes every bite a treat for your taste buds.

Whether you're serving this dish for a family dinner or a special occasion, it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. The combination of the crispy, golden-brown chicken and the creamy, zesty sauce makes this recipe a standout. Pair it with roasted potatoes or a side of vegetables, and you’ve got a complete, satisfying meal that's as flavorful as it is elegant.

Ingredients

  •  chicken breast skinless
  • 300 pkt spinach washed
  • tbsp pinenuts toasted
  • tbsp raisins chopped
  • pinch five spice powder chinese
  • 75 butter 
  • slices pancetta thin
  • tbsp olive oil 
  •  shallots finely chopped
  • 150 ml wine dry white
  • 0.5  juice of lemon 
  • 200 crème fraîche 
  • handful chives 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • rolling pin
  • colander
  • cocktail sticks

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas
  2. Split each chicken breast almost in half and open out like a book. Put each piece of chicken between 2 sheets of cling film and, using a rolling pin, bat out to flatten. Season the chicken all over.
  3. Put the spinach in a colander and pour over boiling water from the kettle to wilt the leaves. Press out as much water as possible, then tip into a bowl.
  4. Add the pine nuts, raisins and spice, season, and mix well to combine. Melt half the butter and add to the bowl.
  5. Place a slice of ham or prosciutto over each chicken breast and spread with a thin layer of spinach mixture.
  6. Roll up and secure with cocktail sticks or string.
  7. Heat a knob more of butter and the oil in a pan. Fry the chicken rolls until browned, then remove to a roasting tin and roast for 10-15 mins until cooked through.
  8. Add the shallots to the pan with the remaining butter and cook gently until softened but not browned.
  9. Add the wine and lemon juice, bring to the boil, then simmer until reduced by half.
  10. Stir in the crme frache and simmer for 1-2 mins until thickened. Snip the chives into the sauce and stir lightly.
  11. Remove cocktail sticks or string, then slice the chicken and place on warmed plates. Spoon the sauce around and serve with the tians and potatoes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories507kcal
Protein42.19%
Fat51%
Carbs6.81%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.48
Glycemic Load
2.22
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
35.594347881234%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.15mg
Epicatechin
0.1mg
Eriodictyol
0.09mg
Hesperetin
0.35mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Luteolin
0.28mg
Isorhamnetin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
2.44mg
Myricetin
0.13mg
Quercetin
1.53mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:506.95kcal
25.35%
Fat:27.75g
42.69%
Saturated Fat:10.39g
64.94%
Carbohydrates:8.34g
2.78%
Net Carbohydrates:6.79g
2.47%
Sugar:2.13g
2.36%
Cholesterol:184.83mg
61.61%
Sodium:416.1mg
18.09%
Alcohol:1.96g
100%
Alcohol %:0.71%
100%
Protein:51.65g
103.3%
Vitamin K:187.95µg
179%
Vitamin B3:24.45mg
122.23%
Selenium:75.51µg
107.88%
Vitamin B6:1.85mg
92.62%
Vitamin A:4000.89IU
80.02%
Phosphorus:560.16mg
56.02%
Manganese:0.77mg
38.43%
Vitamin B5:3.44mg
34.38%
Potassium:1198.18mg
34.23%
Magnesium:106.98mg
26.74%
Folate:89.25µg
22.31%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
21.75%
Vitamin C:15.5mg
18.79%
Vitamin E:2.4mg
15.99%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.14%
Iron:2.45mg
13.6%
Zinc:2.01mg
13.43%
Copper:0.19mg
9.48%
Vitamin B12:0.56µg
9.34%
Calcium:84.57mg
8.46%
Fiber:1.56g
6.22%
Vitamin D:0.26µg
1.72%