CAJUN CHICKEN STUFFED WITH PEPPER-JACK CHEESE & SPINACH RECIPE

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Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 oz pepper jack cheese, shredded (you can use up to 6 oz)
1 c frozen spinach, thawed and drained (you can also use fresh cooked spinach)
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning - click here for my homemade Cajun spice recipe
1 tbsp breadcrumbs (I use Italian style)
Sea salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Lots of toothpicks

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 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 c 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.

Nosipho Mkhize
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the stuffing is cheesy and delicious. It's a great dish for a weeknight meal or for a special occasion.


Sarah Field
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The stuffing was flavorful and the chicken was moist and juicy. I would definitely make this again.


Cecilia Barbosa
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make dish.


joel Sanchez
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and juicy, and the stuffing was creamy and flavorful. I loved the combination of the Cajun seasoning and the pepper jack cheese. I will definitely be making this again.


Siril Pranama
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Wow! This dish was a hit with my family. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the stuffing was cheesy and gooey. I will definitely be adding this to my regular dinner rotation.


Blvze Sa
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Easy to make and so tasty! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they turned out moist and juicy. The stuffing was flavorful and cheesy. I served it with rice and steamed broccoli.


David Casanova
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This Cajun chicken was bursting with flavor! The pepper jack cheese and spinach stuffing was creamy and delicious, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.