Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Health score
40%
Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
65 min.
4
299kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your dinner game with a dish that’s as delicious as it is impressive? Look no further than these Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Breasts! Perfectly tender chicken envelops a savory filling of sautéed leeks, garlic, and vibrant spinach, all brought together with a hint of roasted red bell peppers. This recipe not only tantalizes your taste buds but also packs a nutritious punch, making it a fantastic choice for a wholesome meal.

In just 65 minutes, you can create a stunning dish that serves four, making it ideal for family dinners or gatherings with friends. With each serving containing only 299 calories, you can indulge without the guilt. The combination of Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs and a splash of dry white wine adds a delightful depth of flavor, ensuring that every bite is a celebration of taste.

Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a cooking novice, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding. The vibrant colors and enticing aromas will fill your kitchen, making it a feast for the senses. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress your loved ones with this delightful Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Breasts recipe that’s sure to become a new favorite!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon butter melted
  • 0.3 cup wine dry white
  • teaspoon garlic clove minced
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper black
  • 0.3 cup seasoned bread crumbs 
  • 0.8 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • cup leek thinly sliced ( 1 large)
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 0.5 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper red crushed
  • ounces roasted peppers red divided ()
  • 20 ounces chicken breast boneless skinless trimmed
  • 10 ounce spinach frozen dry thawed drained chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add leek, garlic, oregano, salt, crushed red pepper, and black pepper; cook and stir until leek is soft (about 5 minutes).
  4. Remove from heat and add the spinach, stirring to combine; set spinach mixture aside.
  5. Cut the chicken breasts in half horizontally using a sharp knife.
  6. Place bottom halves of breasts in a 9- x 9-inch baking dish, setting top halves aside. Divide spinach filling evenly among breasts; top each portion with one-fourth of roasted red peppers, and replace the top halves of breasts.
  7. Brush the top half of each chicken breast with melted butter; sprinkle with breadcrumbs, and spray lightly with cooking spray.
  8. Add wine to baking dish (avoiding the breadcrumbs), and bake for 40 minutes or until the chicken is completely cooked.
  9. Remove chicken from oven; let rest for 5 minutes before serving. To serve, cut each breast into 3 or 4 slices on the diagonal to expose the stuffing, or simply leave each portion whole.

Nutrition Facts

Calories299kcal
Protein47.65%
Fat34.29%
Carbs18.06%

Properties

Glycemic Index
41
Glycemic Load
1.02
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
32.804347678371%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.12mg
Epicatechin
0.08mg
Hesperetin
0.06mg
Naringenin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
0.6mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:298.89kcal
14.94%
Fat:10.99g
16.91%
Saturated Fat:3.25g
20.29%
Carbohydrates:13.02g
4.34%
Net Carbohydrates:9.76g
3.55%
Sugar:1.93g
2.15%
Cholesterol:98.32mg
32.77%
Sodium:1074.21mg
46.7%
Alcohol:1.54g
100%
Alcohol %:0.68%
100%
Protein:34.36g
68.73%
Vitamin K:282.05µg
268.62%
Vitamin A:8978.32IU
179.57%
Vitamin B3:15.86mg
79.31%
Selenium:51.95µg
74.21%
Vitamin B6:1.31mg
65.42%
Manganese:0.79mg
39.44%
Phosphorus:363.24mg
36.32%
Folate:135.92µg
33.98%
Magnesium:104.77mg
26.19%
Potassium:879.15mg
25.12%
Vitamin C:18.6mg
22.54%
Vitamin B5:2.19mg
21.92%
Vitamin E:3.23mg
21.52%
Vitamin B2:0.35mg
20.68%
Iron:3.07mg
17.04%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.76%
Calcium:142.54mg
14.25%
Fiber:3.26g
13.04%
Copper:0.22mg
10.99%
Zinc:1.44mg
9.57%
Vitamin B12:0.32µg
5.26%
Source:My Recipes