Creamy Spinach Stuffed Tomatoes (leftover ideas!)

Name: Creamy Spinach Stuffed Tomatoes (leftover ideas!)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 large red tomatoes; 1 bunch spinach; 1 1/2 cup finely shredded cooked chicken (baked, or steamed leftovers); 3 tbsp mayonnaise (or sour cream); 1/4 cup milk; 1 onion; 6 pimentoes; 1/4 cup mushrooms (finely chopped); 1 tbsp garlic powder; 1 tsp black pepper; 2 tsp salt (to your taste); 1/2 cup grated cheese

Servings: persons

6 large red tomatoes
1 bunch spinach
1 1/2 cup finely shredded cooked chicken (baked, or steamed leftovers)
3 tbsp mayonnaise (or sour cream)
1/4 cup milk
1 onion
6 pimentoes
1/4 cup mushrooms (finely chopped)
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tsp black pepper
2 tsp salt (to your taste)
1/2 cup grated cheese

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Wash spinach and roughly chop
3
Add a quarter cup of water and spinach to a pot on medium heat with a closed lid
4
Slice top off tomatoes and with a teaspoon, gently scoop out the insides leaving almost a bowl shape.
5
Set aside on a baking pan(Save tomato insides for salsa or juice!)
6
In food processor, blend onions, pimentos, mushrooms and set aside.
7
Ensure chicken is finely minced.
8
Keep an eye on spinach, water will dry out so keep adding quarter cup at a time until spinach is completely soft and mushy.
9
In a large mixing bowl, add cooked spinach, chicken, mayonnaise, milk, onions, pimentos, mushrooms, garlic powder, salt and black pepper and cheese.
10
Spoon spinach mixture into tomatoes and top off with cheese.
11
Bake at 350 for thirty minutes, until cheese is melted and tomato is soft
12
Refrigerate leftover spinach mixture for other uses (sandwiches etc)

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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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 large red tomatoes, 1 bunch spinach, 1 1/2 cup finely shredded cooked chicken (baked, or steamed leftovers), 3 tbsp mayonnaise (or sour cream), and more.

Yes, Creamy Spinach Stuffed Tomatoes (leftover ideas!) falls under the Vegetarian 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!