Best Chicken Breast W Pepper Jack Cheese N Spinach Recipes

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HASSELBACK CHICKEN -- CAJUN WITH PEPPER JACK & SPINACH



Hasselback Chicken -- Cajun With Pepper Jack & Spinach image

The chicken is cooked to perfection and has a wonderful spicy kick from the Cajun seasoning and creamy pepper jack cheese filling. It's very easy to prepare, too!

Provided by Cooking Creation

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 lbs chicken breast halves, boneless and skinless (about 2 halves)
4 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, sliced into thin 1/4 inch slices
1 tablespoon breadcrumbs
1/2 tablespoon cajun seasoning
1/2 cup spinach, cooked (frozen and thawed or sauteed fresh)
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Using a sharp knife, make slits in the chicken breasts that are about 3/4 inches wide, making sure not to cut all the way down through the bottom of the chicken breast. You will have about 7 or 8 slits per chicken breast, depending on how large your chicken breasts are. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Place the spinach evenly in the slits of the chicken.
  • Combine the breadcrumb and Cajun seasoning in a small bowl. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the chicken. Place the pepper jack slices in the slits of the chicken.
  • Place each chicken on its own lightly greased sheet of tin foil and make a "bowl", surrounding each chicken breast. This keeps the juices contained.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove each chicken breast from its tin foil "bowl" and place on a serving dish.
  • Enjoy!

CHICKEN BREAST STUFF W/PEPPER JACK CHEESE/SPINACH



Chicken Breast Stuff w/Pepper Jack Cheese/Spinach image

I used to buy these at these grocerers, until they quit carrying them. I was so excited to run across this recipe. I love this!! It is scrumptious!!!! I promise it will be a family favorite if yours too.

Provided by Gayla Williams

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4-6 oz pepper jack cheese, shredded
1 c frozen frozen spinach thawed and drained
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp bread crumbs
sea salt to taste
cajun seasoning to taste
black pepper to taste
lots of tooth picks (secure breast together after stuffing)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to (350•)
  • 2. Flatten chicken breast to 1/4 inch thickness
  • 3. In a medium bowl combine pepper jack cheese, spinach, salt and pepper.
  • 4. In a small bowl combine Cajun seasoning and bread crumbs.
  • 5. Place a 1/4 cup spinach mixture onto each chicken breasts. Roll each chicken breast tightly and fasten with several tooth picks. You may need to use 8 tooth picks for each breast to ensure none of the filling seeps out. Be sure to keep track of how many you use. So you take them all out after cooking.
  • 6. Brush each breast with olive oil and sprinkle Cajun seasoning mixture evenly all over. Sprinkle any leftover spinach cheese mixture on top.(optional)
  • 7. Place chicken seam side up onto a tin foil lined baking sheet ( for easy clean up). Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  • 8. Remove the tooth picks before serving. Count to make sure you have removed every last toothpick! Serve whole or slice into medallions

CAJUN CHICKEN STUFFED WITH PEPPER JACK CHEESE & SPINACH



Cajun Chicken Stuffed With Pepper Jack Cheese & Spinach image

This delicious chicken is flavored with Cajun seasoning and stuffed with pepper jack chicken and spinach. It is always a hit with family and company!

Provided by Cooking Creation

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb chicken breast, boneless and skinless
4 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded (you can use up to 6 oz)
1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained (you can also use fresh cooked spinach)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon breadcrumbs
sea salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Flatten the chicken to 1/4-inch thickness.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the pepper jack cheese, spinach, salt and pepper.
  • Combine the Cajun seasoning and breadcrumbs together in a small bowl.
  • Spoon about 1/4 c of the spinach mixture onto each chicken breast. Roll each chicken breast tightly and fasten with toothpicks.
  • Brush each chicken breast with the vegetable oil. Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning mixture evenly over all. Sprinkle any remaining spinach and cheese on top of chicken (optional).
  • Place the chicken seam-side down onto a tin foil-lined baking sheet (for easy cleanup). Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove the toothpicks before serving!
  • Enjoy!

PEPPER JACK CHICKEN



Pepper Jack Chicken image

Delicious broiled or grilled chicken breast with rosemary, garlic and other spices, a slice of melted pepper-jack cheese and a thin slice of tomato. this is a very easy and quick meal to prepare. goes great with a fresh salad or some asparagus.

Provided by daverock802003

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 55m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 thawed boneless chicken breasts (the skin may be on or off depending on eater's preference)
1 teaspoon salt or 1 teaspoon salt substitute
1 teaspoon dehydrated dried rosemary (basil and oregano make fine substitutes for rosemary)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 slices monterey jack pepper cheese
3 slices tomatoes (thin slices)

Steps:

  • Thaw and clean chicken, tenderize with a mallet or something.
  • preheat oven to 425; place foil in the bottom of a baking pan (this eliminates a lot of pan scrubbing afterwards) and put a rack on top of the foil. place entire pan into the oven to preheat for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • sprinkle spices on chicken evenly and bake in oven for 30 minutes turning once after 15 minutes,.
  • prepare tomato and cheese topping. slice tomatoes in less than 1/4 inch slices.
  • after 30 minutes, remove chicken from oven to ensure it is cooked thoroughly. turn on broiler.
  • place 1 slice of cheese per breast and centered, and 1 slice of tomato on top of the cheese and return to oven for broiling.
  • broil in oven for approximately 4 minutes or until cheese has slightly melted and tomato is slightly crispy on the edges. (trust me, it's delicious).
  • remove and enjoy.

CAJUN CHICKEN STUFFED WITH PEPPER JACK CHEESE & SPINACH RECIPE - (4.1/5)



Cajun Chicken Stuffed with Pepper Jack Cheese & Spinach Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by á-2825

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 ounces pepper jack cheese, shredded
1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained (you can also use fresh cooked spinach)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon breadcrumbs (I used Italian style)
Sea salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Lots of toothpicks

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit. Flatten the chicken to 1/4-inch thickness. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. In a medium bowl, combine the pepper jack cheese, spinach, salt and pepper. Combine the Cajun seasoning and breadcrumbs together in a small bowl. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the spinach mixture onto each chicken breast. Roll each chicken breast tightly and fasten the seams with several toothpicks. This part requires a tiny bit of skill and I typically use about 8 toothpicks in each roll to ensure none of the filling seeps out. Be sure to count how many total toothpicks were used! Brush each chicken breast with the olive oil. Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning mixture evenly over all. Make sure you get underneath, too. Sprinkle any remaining spinach and cheese on top of chicken (optional). Place the chicken seam-side up onto a tin foil-lined baking sheet (for easy cleanup). Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Remove the toothpicks before serving. Count to make sure you have removed every last toothpick. Serve whole or slice into medallions. *If you have little ones eating this or your spice tolerance is fairly low, halve the Cajun seasoning and double the breadcrumbs. Also, try substituting some of your favorite vegetables in place of the spinach. Some of my favorites include broccoli (parboiled before stuffing in the chicken) and crunchy chopped celery.

PEPPER JACK STUFFED CHICKEN



Pepper Jack Stuffed Chicken image

The spicy cheese and Mexican seasoning give plenty of zip to these tender chicken rolls. Round out the meal with rice pilaf and pineapple tidbits. Or microwave frozen broccoli and serve peppermint stick ice cream for dessert.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 ounces pepper Jack cheese
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 teaspoon taco seasoning
1 tablespoon canola oil

Steps:

  • Cut cheese into two 2-1/4x1x3/4-in. strips. Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Place a strip of cheese down the center of each chicken breast half; fold chicken over cheese and secure with toothpicks. Rub Mexican seasoning over chicken., In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil on all sides. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Discard toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 325mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein.

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