Italian chicken with cream cheese & spinach

Gluten Free
Very Healthy
Health score
70%
Italian chicken with cream cheese & spinach
65 min.
4
503kcal

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If you're looking for a wholesome, gluten-free meal that’s bursting with flavor, this Italian chicken with cream cheese and spinach recipe is a must-try! With a delicious combination of tender chicken breasts, creamy low-fat cream cheese, and vibrant spinach, this dish brings a taste of Italy right to your dinner table. The addition of nutmeg adds a unique depth of flavor, while the roasted cherry tomatoes bring a touch of sweetness that perfectly balances the savory elements. Paired with thinly sliced potatoes and Kalamata olives, this recipe is both healthy and filling. It’s packed with lean protein, healthy fats, and a good balance of carbs, making it a well-rounded meal for lunch or dinner. Plus, it’s easy to prepare, and you can have it ready in just 65 minutes! Whether you’re serving it up for your family or hosting friends, this dish is sure to impress with its rich flavors and vibrant presentation. And with a side of fresh salad, you’ve got a complete meal that’s both satisfying and nutritious. Try it today and indulge in a guilt-free Italian-inspired feast!

Ingredients

  • large onion halved thinly sliced
  • 85 cream cheese low-fat
  • 200 spinach frozen thawed chopped well
  • servings nutmeg generous
  •  chicken breast skinless
  •  cherry tomatoes per stem)
  • 550 potatoes thinly sliced
  •  garlic clove sliced
  •  kalamata olives black pitted chopped
  • tbsp olive oil 
  • servings the salad 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7 and line a large baking sheet with baking parchment.
  2. Put the onion in a bowl and pour over boiling water to cover. Leave to soften for 15 mins. Meanwhile, beat the cheese, spinach and nutmeg together with plenty of black pepper.
  3. Spread over the chicken breasts, then top with the tomatoes.
  4. Drain the onion slices, then toss them with the potato, garlic, olives, oil and black pepper. Arrange the potato mixture on the parchment in 4 piles spaced apart, then flatten.
  5. Bake for 25 mins more until almost tender and starting to colour.
  6. Remove from the oven, put 1 chicken breast on each pile of potatoes, and bake for 20 mins until the chicken and potatoes are tender and cooked all the way through, and the tomatoes are roasted.
  7. Serve with a big salad.

Nutrition Facts

Calories503kcal
Protein44.49%
Fat27.07%
Carbs28.44%

Properties

Glycemic Index
52.69
Glycemic Load
19.04
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
43.658695495647%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Isorhamnetin
1.88mg
Kaempferol
1.35mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
8.75mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:502.7kcal
25.13%
Fat:15.06g
23.17%
Saturated Fat:4.46g
27.88%
Carbohydrates:35.61g
11.87%
Net Carbohydrates:29.64g
10.78%
Sugar:5.29g
5.88%
Cholesterol:156.12mg
52.04%
Sodium:523.17mg
22.75%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:55.7g
111.41%
Vitamin K:192.19µg
183.04%
Vitamin A:6622.88IU
132.46%
Vitamin B3:25.72mg
128.6%
Vitamin B6:2.33mg
116.36%
Selenium:77.54µg
110.78%
Phosphorus:650.18mg
65.02%
Vitamin C:49.48mg
59.97%
Potassium:1823.6mg
52.1%
Manganese:0.83mg
41.59%
Vitamin B5:3.99mg
39.9%
Magnesium:144.55mg
36.14%
Folate:133.56µg
33.39%
Vitamin B2:0.46mg
27.07%
Vitamin B1:0.36mg
24.01%
Fiber:5.97g
23.9%
Iron:3.51mg
19.48%
Vitamin E:2.86mg
19.1%
Copper:0.37mg
18.74%
Zinc:2.36mg
15.75%
Calcium:152.75mg
15.27%
Vitamin B12:0.65µg
10.79%
Vitamin D:0.29µg
1.93%