SPINACH-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

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Provided by Carole Schreder

Categories     Cheese     Chicken     Leafy Green     Poultry     Bake     Sauté     Low Carb     Dinner     Cream Cheese     Spinach     Bon Appétit     Lancaster     Pennsylvania

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter
4 ounces mushrooms, finely chopped
1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry
6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup chopped fresh chives or green onion tops
6 chicken breast halves
6 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly. Blend spinach, cream cheese and chives in medium bowl. Mix in mushrooms; season with salt and pepper.
  • Run fingers under skin of each chicken breast to loosen, creating pocket. Spread 1/6 of cheese mixture between skin and meat of each breast. Arrange chicken breasts on baking sheet. Spread 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard over each chicken breast. Bake chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately.

Rita Tamang
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This is a great recipe for special occasions. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Victoria Cervantes
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I've never made chicken this way before, but it was so easy and turned out so well. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mullion
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use different types of cheese, vegetables, and herbs to create your own unique dish.


Emeria Kabengele
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious.


Charles Lupiya
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I made this dish for a dinner party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about the chicken and the stuffing. I'll definitely be making this again.


UMAR DIN
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I loved this dish. The spinach stuffing was surprisingly flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


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


Md Absar
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I've made this dish several times now, and it never disappoints. The chicken always comes out juicy and flavorful, and the spinach stuffing is always a hit. Highly recommend!


Anamika akter
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Just tried this recipe and it turned out fantastic! The spinach and cheese stuffing was so tasty, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. Definitely a keeper!


Dorian Cara
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This dish was a breeze to make, and the results were amazing. The chicken was cooked to perfection, and the spinach stuffing was a delightful surprise. I'll definitely be making this again soon.


cholistani Munda
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Wow! This spinach-stuffed chicken recipe is an absolute winner. The chicken breasts were juicy and tender, while the spinach stuffing was flavorful and packed with goodness. My family loved it, and I'm definitely adding it to my regular dinner rotati