SPINACH PESTO CHICKEN BREASTS
I came up with this while trying to get my husband to eat more veggies.
Provided by DRAGONNKITTEN
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Mix the spinach and pesto together in a bowl; spread half the mixture into the bottom of a glass baking dish. Place the chicken breasts onto the spinach mixture; top with the rest of the mixture. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese. Return to the oven and bake until the cheese has begun to melt and brown, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.2 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 69.3 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 168.8 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
SPINACH-PESTO SPIRAL CHICKEN
The homemade pesto sets this main dish apart from the rest. Elegant enough for a special dinner but simple enough to a quiet evening at home, you can make this anytime. -Amy Blom, Marietta, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness., In a food processor, combine spinach, basil, garlic, oil, cheese, walnuts and broth. Cover and process until blended. Stir in tomatoes, artichoke hearts, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Spread over chicken. Starting at a short side, roll up and secure with toothpicks. , Place in two greased 11x7-in. baking dishes, seam side down. Sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper. Bake 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Discard toothpicks before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
SPINACH AND PESTO STUFFED CHICKEN
I love pesto, parmesan and spinach so this is right up my alley. When I made it, I threw a minced garlic clove in the mix. I can never have enough garlic. I hope you enjoy. It's from the Favorite Brand Name Cookbook.
Provided by PSU Lioness
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In food processor or blender, process 1/4 c Italian dressing with basil, cheese and pepper until blended. In medium bowl, thoroughly combine dressing mixture, spinach and bread crumbs.
- With knife parallel to cutting board, make deep, 3" long cut in center of each chicken breast half to form pocket. Evenly stuff pockets with spinach mixture.
- Line large, shallow baking pan or broiler rack with aluminum foil and arrange chicken evenly. Brush with remaining 2 tbsp Italian dressing.
- Broil, turning once, 7 minutes or until chicken is done.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.7, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 95.5, Sodium 446.5, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.1, Protein 34.7
SPINACH PESTO-STUFFED GRILLED CHICKEN
A lemony spinach-Parmesan pesto ensures these grilled chicken breasts will be anything but boring! Prepare to receive lavish praise for this dish.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Heat grill to medium heat.
- Mix 1/4 cup Lemony Spinach-Parmesan Pesto and cheese. Cut lengthwise slit in thickest side of each chicken breast, being careful to not cut through to opposite side. Stuff with cheese mixture. Close pockets; secure with wooden toothpicks. Spray chicken with cooking spray.
- Grill 5 min. on each side or until done (165°F).
- Serve topped with remaining pesto.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 120 mg, Carbohydrate 1 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 26 g
'SPINACH PESTO' STUFFED CHICKEN AND POTATOES
Make your evening one to remember with our 'Spinach Pesto' Stuffed Chicken and Potatoes. Spinach, Italian dressing, slivered almonds and Parmesan cheese are combined to give the chicken and mashed potatoes their unique flavor. Try 'Spinach Pesto' Stuffed Chicken and Potatoes today.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat grill to medium heat.
- Process first 4 ingredients in food processor until smooth. Spoon half into small bowl. Add shredded cheese; mix well.
- Cut lengthwise slit in thickest side of each chicken breast, being careful to not cut through to opposite side. Stuff pockets with shredded cheese mixture; close pockets and secure with wooden toothpicks. Spray chicken with cooking spray. Grill, covered, 4 min. on each side or until done (165°F).
- Meanwhile, place potatoes and water in medium microwaveable bowl; cover with waxed paper. Microwave on HIGH 12 min. or until tender. Use potato masher or back of spoon to smash potatoes. Add remaining spinach mixture and MIRACLE WHIP; mix well.
- Remove and discard toothpicks from chicken. Serve chicken with potatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 570 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 30 g
PESTO STUFFED CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chicken breasts, salt, pepper, sundried tomatoes, pesto, shredded mozzarella cheese, oil
Provided by Vaughn Vreeland
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- On a cutting board, salt and pepper both sides of each chicken breast with approximately ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper, per side.
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally along the side to create a pocket for the filling.
- Stuff each breast with approximately one third of mozzarella cheese, one tablespoon pesto and four sundried tomatoes. If the chicken breast does not close fully with the filling, try securing with a wooden toothpick.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Pan fry for about 5-8 minutes, per side, depending on the size of the chicken breasts, until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through. Serve warm.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 575 calories, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 57 grams, Sugar 9 grams
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