SPINACH AND PINE NUT STUFFED CHICKEN (DIABETIC FRIENDLY)
From the American Diabetes Assn. Posted for safe-keeping. Chef's Tip: For added flavor, bring 1 cup of balsamic vinegar to a boil and cook until it's reduced by half. Drizzle a little of the vinegar over each chicken breast after it has been sliced.
Provided by Treewoman
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 45m
Yield 415 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a small nonstick saute pan, saute pine nuts over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes to toast. Set aside.
- Place one chicken breast on a cutting board and cover with plastic wrap. Pound meat with a meat tenderizer or rolling pin until it is about 1/4 inch thick. Repeat this process for the other 3 breasts. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine toasted pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, spinach and garlic. Spread 3 T of this mixture on one side of pounded chicken breast. Roll breast and secure the seam with a toothpick. Repeat procedure for remaining 3 chicken breasts.
- Sprinkle all sides of rolled chicken breasts with salt, pepper and paprika.
- Coat a glass or metal baking dish with cooking spray and place chicken in dish seam side down. Bake for 30 minutes or until chicken is done.
- To serve, remove toothpicks and slice each piece into 5 rounds. Serve over rice pilaf.
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Selena Hansen
[email protected]I'm not diabetic, but I still enjoy this recipe. It's a healthy and tasty way to eat chicken.
Maramin Amin
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so flavorful and delicious.
Kofi Afrifa
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Josephine Fofanah
[email protected]I made this for my family and they all loved it. It's a great recipe for a weeknight meal.
Tiger Aseels
[email protected]I'm new to cooking and this recipe was easy to follow. It turned out great!
Serafina Sisa
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.
Laxman Saud
[email protected]I served this with a side of mashed potatoes and it was a perfect comfort food meal.
Beth Morris
[email protected]I accidentally used regular chicken broth instead of low-sodium, but it still turned out great.
Ngoako Maela
[email protected]I'm not a fan of pine nuts, so I used walnuts instead. It was still really good.
Sultan Jani
[email protected]This is now my go-to recipe for stuffed chicken. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.
EARNEST MANANGA Jr
[email protected]I made this for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
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Illilli SHIHAB Illilli
[email protected]I'm always looking for diabetic-friendly recipes, and this one fits the bill perfectly. It's healthy and delicious, and I'll definitely be making it again.
Zain Kkzz
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but this dish changed my mind. The combination of flavors is amazing!
HB Tech and Islamic
[email protected]This recipe is great! So easy to follow and the end result is a flavorful and moist chicken dish.
Kareem Bassam
[email protected]I added some extra garlic and it turned out amazing.
MD Rashel
[email protected]Absolutely delicious! I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.