SPINACH RICOTTA ROLLS
A juicy spinach ricotta filling encased with buttery, flaky puff pastry. Great finger food or to pop into lunch boxes, thought they are definitely best served warm! Refer to the notes for make ahead instructions and the recipe video below. Some people like to serve this with tomato sauce.
Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats
Categories Appetizer Party Food
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Take pastry out of freezer.
- Place spinach in a colander and use a wooden spoon or your hands to press out excess water. You could also do this using a tea towel or paper towels. Transfer spinach to a bowl (drink the liquid, it's good for you!).
- Add remaining Filling ingredients. Mix to combine.
- Place pastry on work surface and cut in half to create 2 rectangles - you should have 6 in total.
- Divide filling between pastries, brush edge with egg then roll up, finishing with the seam side down.
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 180C/350F.
- Spray 2 x baking trays with oil (any).
- Cut rolls into 4, or whatever size you want. Brush tops with egg (makes it golden) then sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Bake for 25 minutes, then take out the top tray and move the bottom tray to the top and give it an additional 5 - 10 minutes to make it golden.
- Best served warm - the pastry is crispier and the filling is juicier. See notes for make ahead instructions.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 63 g, Calories 202 kcal, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Protein 6.8 g, Fat 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 180 mg, Fiber 0.6 g
CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN WITH SPINACH
Creamy Pesto Chicken With Spinach
Provided by Melissa LaCroce
Categories All Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4 people
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Start by adding your fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, cheese, and half the amount of olive oil into the food processor. Start processing and slowly drizzle in the remaining olive oil till you reach the desired thickness.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Drizzle in the cream and then check the taste to see if you need to add more salt. Set creamy pesto aside.
- Boil your water if you are enjoying this meal with pasta.
- At the same time, the water is warming up; heat olive oil in a cast-iron pan and season your chicken with salt and pepper.
- Brown the chicken on both sides, reaching an enteral temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Remove from the heat and set aside to rest while you quickly sauté the spinach. Drizzle with olive oil and a dash of salt and pepper.
- Cook your pasta.
- Slice the chicken and add the pieces back into the pan.
- Pour the creamy pesto sauce over the chicken and spinach.
- Once pasta cooks to al dente, add to the pan and toss the whole dish together.
- Top with more Parmigiano Reggiano and serve
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.
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH SPINACH AND PINE NUT PESTO
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 23m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat a grill pan on medium high heat. Lightly oil the grill pan. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
- Combine the spinach, pine nuts, lemon juice, and lemon peel in a processor. Lightly pulse. With the machine running, gradually add 1/3 cup of the oil, blending until the mixture is creamy. Add salt and pulse. Put half of the pesto into ice cube trays and store in the freezer for future use.
- Transfer the rest of the spinach mixture to a medium bowl. Stir in the Parmesan. Season the pesto with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Spread the pesto over each piece of chicken and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 419, Fat 32 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 93 milligrams, Sodium 262 milligrams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 31 grams, Sugar 1 grams
PESTO STUFFED CHICKEN ROLLS
From 'The Kosher Palette' - You can use the pesto recipe provided (it makes 2 cups worth) or any pesto you prefer. This dish is a snap to prepare when you have pesto already on hand. Serve as a main dish or as an appetizer - it looks really pretty and tastes even better!
Provided by Kishka
Categories Chicken
Time 1h35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- To make pesto: Process basil, pine nuts, garlic and a few tablespoons of olive oil in the container of a food processor fitted with a knife blade.
- With processor running, pour salt, pepper and remaining oil through the food chute until a thin paste forms.
- Add parmesan cheese, if using, pulsing until blended.
- To make chicken rolls: Combine margarine/butter, pesto and bell pepper, stirring until smooth.
- Sprinkle each flattened chicken breast with salt and pepper. Spread 2 tablespoons of pesto mixture across each breast, roll up lengthwise and secure with a toothpick.
- Combine cornflake crumbs and paprika in a shallow bowl.
- Dredge chicken rolls in the crumb mixture and place in a baking dish coated with Pam.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350, remove chicken from refrigerator and bring to room temperature.
- Bake, uncovered, for 35 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes.
- Remove toothpicks and slice into 1/2 inch pieces. Serve warm.
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 CHICKEN ROLL-UPS
"This recipe is one that I have adapted over time," says Chris Duncan of Ellensburg, Washington. "It dresses up very well for company or special dinners yet is great for every night, too. The chicken breasts can be prepared and refrigerated until baking time if needed," she notes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; layer with spinach and cheese. Roll up and secure with toothpicks. In a shallow microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Place bread crumbs in another bowl. Dip chicken in butter, then roll in crumbs. , Place seam side down in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. , In a small saucepan, melt remaining butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Discard toothpicks from roll-ups; serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 679mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 43g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PESTO CHEESY CHICKEN ROLLS
This is a very simple yet exciting dish your family will love. It's something different from your average chicken recipe.
Provided by CHOMPY
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Spread 2 to 3 tablespoons of the pesto sauce onto each flattened chicken breast. Place one slice of cheese over the pesto. Roll up tightly, and secure with toothpicks. Place in a lightly greased baking dish.
- Bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, until chicken is nicely browned and juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 585.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 123.5 mg, Fat 40.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 49.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 886.1 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
PESTO CHICKEN TURNOVERS
When it comes to food, I'm all about anything in a pocket-pita bread, bierocks, empanadas and more. These Italian-inspired turnovers are great for dinner and even better the next day. For smaller ones, use a single crescent roll with a level tablespoon of filling. -Greg Munoz, Sacramento, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Unroll both tubes of crescent dough and cut each into 4 rectangles., In a large bowl, combine spinach, chicken, cheese and pesto; spoon 3/4 cup in the center of 4 of the rectangles. Top with remaining rectangles; pinch seams to seal. Place on greased baking sheets; cut 3 slits in top of each turnover. Bake 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Freeze option: Freeze cooled turnovers in an airtight freezer container. To use, reheat turnovers on a greased baking sheet in a preheated 375° oven until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 579 calories, Fat 26g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 1275mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 33g protein.
SPINACH PESTO CHICKEN ROLLS
I have been making this for years. It can be served as a main dish or appetizer. Kids and adults devour it and it is so easy. Serve with garlic bread and salad or slice each breast and serve as an appetizer.
Provided by MRN
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 36m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place frozen chopped spinach in microwave-safe bowl with water. Cook in microwave until hot, 6 to 7 minutes; cool until easily handled. Squeeze spinach to extract liquid. Combine spinach, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, parsley, garlic, basil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor; puree until smooth.
- Place each chicken breast between 2 pieces of plastic wrap; pound each breast using a meat mallet until flattened. Remove plastic wrap; sprinkle breasts with salt and pepper. Spread spinach mixture on each breast, top with Monterey Jack cheese strips, roll chicken, and secure with toothpicks. Dip each chicken roll in melted butter; coat thoroughly with bread crumbs. Place chicken rolls side by side in an 8-inch microwave-safe baking dish with seam-side down. Cover dish with plastic wrap, leaving 1/2 inch of one side uncovered to vent steam.
- Cook chicken rolls in microwave until juices run clear and chicken is firm to the touch, 10 to 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 685.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 132.1 mg, Fat 54.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 39.8 g, SaturatedFat 19.6 g, Sodium 866.5 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
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