CHICKEN BREASTS STUFFED WITH SPINACH

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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound fresh spinach or a 10-ounce package of frozen
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons finely minced shallots
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
2 tablespoons walnuts
2 tablespoons freshly grated Italian Parmesan cheese
Salt and freshly ground pepper
8 small boned and skinned chicken breasts, about 2 1/2 ounces each, pounded thin
4 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup dry red wine
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Trim the spinach of any coarse stems, wash it very well and chop it. If using frozen spinach, defrost it. Heat butter in a large skillet. Add one tablespoons of the shallots and the garlic and saute over medium low heat until tender. Add the fresh or frozen spinach and cook until the spinach is completely wilted and any excess liquid evaporated from the pan.
  • Transfer spinach to a food processor; add sage, walnuts and cheese and process to a fine puree. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Spread about a tablespoon of this mixture on each flattened chicken breast, roll the chicken around the filling and secure with toothpicks or tie with butcher's cord. Dust each roll lightly with flour.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the chicken and saute quickly over medium high heat until golden brown on all sides. Remove chicken from the pan, add the remaining tablespoon of shallots and saute briefly. Stir in the red wine.
  • Return the chicken to the pan, baste with the sauce, cover and cook over low heat for 35 minutes, basting once or twice more.
  • Remove chicken from the pan and transfer to a serving dish. Cover and keep warm.
  • Add the vinegar to the pan, stir, then taste for seasoning. Heat briefly and then spoon sauce over chicken and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 474, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 834 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Raja Eaja
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This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Daimel Ferrer
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. I usually serve it with roasted potatoes and green beans.


Uzair zahid
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the spinach and cheese filling, and they didn't even realize they were eating vegetables.


NTSAKO PRESIOUS
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I loved this recipe. The spinach and cheese filling was so flavorful, and it didn't overpower the chicken.


Edward Mugo
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the whole family loves it.


lucilleX mel
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. The chicken is always juicy and tender, and the spinach and cheese filling is so flavorful.


FabRi 342
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This recipe is delicious! The chicken breasts are cooked perfectly, and the spinach and cheese filling is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken breasts are always juicy and tender, and the spinach and cheese filling is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend it!


anup Kharel
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the whole family loves it. I usually serve it with rice and vegetables.


Md. Sayed Didar
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I can have it on the table in under an hour. The chicken breasts are always cooked perfectly, and the spinach and cheese filling is always a hit.


Mitunjoy Dey
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I used rotisserie chicken, and it worked perfectly. The spinach and cheese filling was delicious, and the chicken breasts were nice and moist.


Vidhal Kumar
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I made this recipe for a dinner party, and everyone raved about it. The chicken breasts were cooked perfectly, and the spinach and cheese filling was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Azam Abro
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This was my first time making stuffed chicken breasts, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the chicken breasts were cooked perfectly. The spinach and cheese filling was delicious, and I loved the crispy breadcrumb topping.


Asad Durrani
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The chicken breasts are juicy and tender, and the spinach and cheese filling is creamy and flavorful. I like to add a little bit of garlic and onion to the filling for extra flavor.


Carol Keddy
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This stuffed chicken breast recipe is a keeper! The spinach and cheese filling is incredibly flavorful, and the chicken breasts are cooked to perfection. I served it with roasted potatoes and green beans, and my family loved it.