Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipes Goat Cheese And Spinach
Stuff and cook the chicken.
Stuffed chicken breast recipes goat cheese and spinach. Cut a pocket horizontally in the thickest part of each chicken breast. Roll chicken breast and secure with toothpicks i usually use about 3 each piece. Dry and trim the chicken breasts of any fat. Cook stirring frequently until the spinach is wilted and all the liquid has evaporated 3 to 4 minutes.
Goat cheese spinach stuffed chicken breast make an amazing low carb and keto friendly dinner. Spread half the goat cheese onto one half of each chicken breast and drizzle 1 3 of the reduced balsamic vinegar mixture over the goat cheese. How to make spinach and goat cheese stuffed chicken breasts step 1. Stuff each slit with spinach goat cheese mixture.
Cook chicken 6 minutes per side. In a bowl mix spinach goat cheese lemon zest 1 2 teaspoons salt and pepper until well combined. Close the chicken breasts over the goat cheese and secure with toothpicks. Using a paring knife make an incision in the side of each chicken breast passing the knife though horizontally to make a slit but not cutting through the other.
These baked chicken breasts are easily cut hasselback style then stuffed with creamy cheese nutritious spinach and served with caramelized onions and mushrooms for the ultimate healthy dinner. Place a chicken breast on a cutting board. 6 8 slits per chicken breast. Lay pounded chicken breast out and place 1 4 of cheese mixture on top.
Cut an opening about 3 inches wide then cut 3 4 of the way through the breast to create a pocket without cutting all the way through. Combine parsley thyme goat cheese and grated garlic. Cut a slit in each chicken breast to form a pocket. Trim rinse and pat the breasts dry.
Generously salt and pepper top of chicken breast and season with paprika. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Using a sharp knife cut slits across the chicken breast about of the way through chicken breast careful not to cut all the way through about 3 4 inch apart approx. Dredge chicken in flour and brown on all sides in heated skillet.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium high. If the chicken breasts have tenderloins remove them. Preheat oven to 400. Using a meat mallet pound each chicken breast until it is evenly thin.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Fill with spinach mixture. Cast iron or ovenproof skillet heat 1 1 2 teaspoons oil over medium. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees f.
Let cool to room temperature. Repeat with the remaining breasts. Remove from the heat and stir in the goat cheese salt and pepper.