Best Spinach And Artichoke Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipes

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• In 12-inch skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add spinach; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until spinach is wilted. Remove from heat; transfer to colander. Press with spoon to drain. Chop spinach finely.
• In medium bowl, mix spinach, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese and garlic. Reserve 1 1/4 cups mixture. Add artichoke hearts and mozzarella cheese to remaining cream cheese mixture.
• Season chicken breasts with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. In thick side of each chicken breast, cut 3-inch-long pocket to within 1/4 inch of opposite side of breast. Spoon about 1/4 cup artichoke mixture into pocket in each chicken breast. Secure with toothpicks.
• In shallow dish, stir together flour, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In another shallow dish, beat eggs with whisk. Place bread crumbs on sheet of waxed paper. Dip chicken into flour mixture, coating well; shake off excess. Dip into egg mixture, then coat with bread crumbs.
• In 12-inch skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Transfer to ungreased rimmed pan; bake 20 to 25 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). Remove toothpicks.
• In 1-quart saucepan, heat broth to boiling over medium heat; add reserved 1 1/4 cup cream cheese mixture. Reduce heat to low; cook until smooth and hot, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice.
• Serve chicken with sauce.

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• 1. Slice a 1-2 inch hole in side of chicken breasts and hollow out entire breast with a paring knife to create a large pocket. You may want to pound chicken flatter in a plastic bag if they're too thick. 2. Place chicken in large freezer bag, add salad dressing, and store in refrigerator for at least a few hours. 3. Combine spinach, parsley, artichoke hearts, parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, herbs, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper in large bowl and mix well. 4. Taste and augment seasoning as desired. 5.Add beaten egg and again, mix well. 6. Remove chicken from bags and squeeze off any excess liquid. 7. Over-stuff chicken breasts with stuffing mixture and place on foil-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with a little extra shredded parmesan cheese. 8. Place chicken in oven pre-heated to 350 degrees for about 20 minutes (or longer depending on thickness of chicken), or until chicken is cooked and juices run clear. Cheese on top of chicken should be melted and slightly browned.

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F.
• Combine mozzarella, garlic, 1/4 cup Parmesan and 1/4 cup mayo in large bowl. Add artichokes and spinach; mix lightly.
• Use sharp knife to make lengthwise slit in thickest side of each chicken breast, being careful to not cut through to opposite side of chicken. Fill pockets with spinach mixture; place on rimmed baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
• Spread remaining mayo onto tops of chicken breasts. Combine cracker crumbs and remaining Parmesan; sprinkle over chicken.
• Bake 20 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF).