SPINACH-MUSHROOM STUFFED CHICKEN

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A colorful spinach stuffing peeks out from the golden skin in this recipe developed in our Test Kitchen.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/4 cup julienned sweet red pepper (2-in. pieces)
1/2 cup finely shredded Swiss cheese
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 bone-in chicken breast halves with skin
2 cups white wine or chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the spinach and red pepper; cook for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the Swiss cheese, bread crumbs, lemon zest, salt and pepper., Carefully loosen chicken skin on one side of each chicken breast half to form a pocket; stuff with spinach mixture. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until juices run clear. , In a small saucepan, bring wine or broth to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until reduced to 1 cup. Slowly whisk in cream and mustard. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 2 minutes. Spoon over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 165mg cholesterol, Sodium 399mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 44g protein.

Alex Lucca
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The stuffing was flavorful and moist. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Tae Chung
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was so tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


S M Asik
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Bec Kearns
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the stuffing was delicious. My guests raved about it.


Doris Okwuowulu
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The stuffing was flavorful and moist. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Rahma R
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was so tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


Ydfgj Gxcu
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Tanvir Ahmed Bappi
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the stuffing was delicious. My guests raved about it.


Sabiha Kanwal
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The stuffing was flavorful and moist. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Jaiden Broadnax
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was so tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


Kadija Marah
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This was a really great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the spinach and mushroom stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.