Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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

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Are you looking for a delicious way to elevate your weeknight dinners? Look no further than our Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Breasts! This delightful dish combines tender, juicy chicken with a creamy spinach filling, making it the perfect centerpiece for a meal that impresses without excessive effort.

Imagine sinking your fork into a succulent chicken breast, revealing a vibrant green filling infused with garlic, roasted red peppers, and aromatic herbs. Not only is this dish bursting with flavor, but it also offers a nutritious twist by incorporating greens in a way that’s both appealing and satisfying. With just a hint of spice from the crushed red pepper flakes and a touch of savory Italian seasoning, each bite is sure to please not just your taste buds but also your health-conscious side.

This recipe comes together in about an hour, making it an ideal choice for busy families or a romantic dinner for two. Plus, the simplicity of the preparation means you'll have more time to enjoy the company of your loved ones rather than stressing in the kitchen. Pair it with a light salad or your favorite side dish, and you have a well-rounded meal that’s both hearty and wholesome.

So gather your ingredients and get ready to impress with this Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Breasts recipe – you won't be disappointed!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon butter melted
  • 0.3 cup cooking wine dry white
  • teaspoon garlic cloves minced
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground pepper black
  • 0.3 cup italian-seasoned breadcrumbs 
  • 0.8 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • cup leek thinly sliced ( 1 large)
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 0.5 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper flakes red crushed
  • ounces bottled roasted bell peppers red divided ()
  • 20 ounces chicken breasts boneless skinless trimmed
  • 10 ounce pkt 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