Garlic Chicken Cushions Recipe

Name: Garlic Chicken Cushions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, with bone and skin; 1/2 cup frozen spinach, Thawed; 1/2 cup ricotta cheese; 3 garlic cloves, Crushed; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, Chopped; 1 red bell pepper, Sliced; 14 ounces chopped tomatoes; 6 tablespoons wine or 6 tablespoons chicken stock; 10 stuffed olives, Sliced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 4 cups egg noodles, cooked and buttered to serve (or Other Pasta)

Servings: persons

4 chicken breasts, with bone and skin
1/2 cup frozen spinach, Thawed
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
3 garlic cloves, Crushed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, Chopped
1 red bell pepper, Sliced
14 ounces chopped tomatoes
6 tablespoons wine or 6 tablespoons chicken stock
10 stuffed olives, Sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cups egg noodles, cooked and buttered to serve (or Other Pasta)

1
Make a slit between the skin and meat on one side of each chicken breast.
2
Put the spinach into a strainer and press out the water with a spoon and mix with the ricotta, half the garlic, and seasoning.
3
Spoon the spinach mixture under the skin of each chicken breast, then secure the edge of the skin with toothpicks.
4
Heat the oil in a skillet, add the onion, and fry for a minute, stirring.
5
Add the remaining garlic and red bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes.
6
Stir in the tomatoes, wine or stock, olives and seasoning (Set the chicken aside and chill if preparing in advance).
7
Bring the sauce to a boil, pour into a shallow ovenproof dish and arrange the chicken breasts on top in a single layer.
8
Cook uncovered in a preheated oven 400 degrees for 35 minutes, until the chicken is golden and cooked through.
9
Spoon a little of the sauce over the chicken breasts then transfer to plates and serve with pasta.

1326

kcal

Calories

Fat

211

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 chicken breasts, with bone and skin, 1/2 cup frozen spinach, Thawed, 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, 3 garlic cloves, Crushed, and more.

Yes, Garlic Chicken Cushions 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.

Garlic Chicken Cushions

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