Baked Chicken and Spinach Stuffing Recipe

Name: Baked Chicken and Spinach Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons maple syrup; 2 tablespoons peach preserves; ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 bone-in skin-on chicken breasts (1 lb); ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 4 frozen buttermilk waffles; 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine; ½ cup chopped onion (1 medium); ¼ cup chicken broth; ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning; ½ teaspoon chopped fresh sage; 1 tablespoon beaten egg white; 1 (9 ounce) boxgreen giant frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained (about 1 cup); 1 tablespoon chopped pecans

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons peach preserves
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 bone-in skin-on chicken breasts (1 lb)
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
4 frozen buttermilk waffles
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
½ cup chopped onion (1 medium)
¼ cup chicken broth
½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
½ teaspoon chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon beaten egg white
1 (9 ounce) boxgreen giant frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained (about 1 cup)
1 tablespoon chopped pecans

1
Heat oven to 350F Spray 9-inch glass pie plate or 8-inch square pan with cooking spray.
2
In small bowl, mix syrup, preserves and Worcestershire sauce.
3
Place chicken, skin side up, in pie plate; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4
Spoon syrup mixture over chicken.
5
Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, toast waffles until golden brown.
7
Cool slightly, about 2 minutes.
8
Cut waffles into 3/4-inch cubes; set aside.
9
Spray 1-quart casserole with cooking spray (or use 9x5-inch nonstick loaf pan; do not spray).
10
In 10-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
11
Add onion; cook and stir about 2 minutes or until tender.
12
Stir in waffle pieces and broth, breaking up waffle pieces slightly to moisten.
13
Sprinkle with poultry seasoning and sage.
14
Remove from heat; cool about 5 minutes.
15
Stir in egg white and spinach.
16
Spoon stuffing into casserole.
17
Sprinkle pecans over top.
18
Twenty minutes before chicken is done, place casserole in oven next to chicken in pie plate.
19
Spoon syrup mixture in pie plate over chicken.
20
Bake chicken and stuffing uncovered 20 to 25 minutes longer or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (170F) and stuffing is thoroughly heated.
21
Spoon remaining syrup mixture in pie plate over chicken.
22
Serve chicken with stuffing.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons maple syrup, 2 tablespoons peach preserves, ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 bone-in skin-on chicken breasts (1 lb), and more.

Yes, Baked Chicken and Spinach Stuffing falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baked Chicken and Spinach Stuffing

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Variations & substitutions

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