Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Gouda and Spinach

Gluten Free
Health score
41%
Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Gouda and Spinach
75 min.
4
257kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Gouda and Spinach, a dish that perfectly marries flavor and nutrition. This gluten-free recipe is not only easy to prepare but also promises to impress your family and friends with its rich taste and elegant presentation. Imagine succulent chicken breasts, tender and juicy, enveloping a creamy filling of smoked Gouda cheese and vibrant spinach, all enhanced by a hint of nutmeg. Each bite is a harmonious blend of textures and flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Ready in just 75 minutes, this dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special occasion. With only 257 calories per serving, you can enjoy a satisfying meal without the guilt. The combination of protein-rich chicken and nutrient-packed spinach makes this recipe a wholesome choice for anyone looking to maintain a balanced diet.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this recipe is straightforward and requires minimal equipment. With just a frying pan and an oven, you can create a restaurant-quality dish right in your own home. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress with this delicious Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Gouda and Spinach. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons butter melted
  • 1.3 lb chicken breast bone-in
  • 10 oz spinach frozen thawed chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon nutmeg 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • oz swiss cheese smoked shredded

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375F. Grease 9-inch square pan.
  2. Remove bones from chicken breasts. Do not remove skin. Loosen skin from chicken breasts.
  3. In medium bowl, mix cheese, nutmeg and spinach until well blended.
  4. Spread one-fourth of mixture evenly between meat and skin of each chicken breast. Smooth skin over breasts, tucking under loose areas.
  5. Place chicken, skin sides up, in pan.
  6. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; drizzle with butter.
  7. Bake uncovered 45 to 55 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170F).

Nutrition Facts

Calories257kcal
Protein57.46%
Fat37.27%
Carbs5.27%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.25
Glycemic Load
0.1
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
30.642173992551%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:256.8kcal
12.84%
Fat:10.53g
16.2%
Saturated Fat:3.86g
24.15%
Carbohydrates:3.35g
1.12%
Net Carbohydrates:1.24g
0.45%
Sugar:0.5g
0.55%
Cholesterol:103.9mg
34.63%
Sodium:557.4mg
24.23%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:36.54g
73.07%
Vitamin K:264.34µg
251.75%
Vitamin A:8561.07IU
171.22%
Selenium:53.89µg
76.98%
Vitamin B3:15.16mg
75.78%
Vitamin B6:1.19mg
59.72%
Phosphorus:414.8mg
41.48%
Folate:109.85µg
27.46%
Manganese:0.54mg
27.06%
Magnesium:95.21mg
23.8%
Calcium:226.38mg
22.64%
Potassium:782.96mg
22.37%
Vitamin B5:2.15mg
21.51%
Vitamin B2:0.34mg
20.28%
Vitamin E:2.49mg
16.59%
Zinc:1.84mg
12.29%
Vitamin B12:0.71µg
11.9%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.65%
Iron:1.9mg
10.56%
Fiber:2.11g
8.45%
Copper:0.15mg
7.51%
Vitamin C:5.61mg
6.8%