Spinach And Rice Stuffed Chicken Recipe

Name: Spinach And Rice Stuffed Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 g Baby Spinach; 100 g rice, cooked; 2 chicken breasts; 4 slices bacon; 1/2 red onion, peeled and diced finely; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped; 2 teaspoons fresh basil, chopped; 2 teaspoons fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar; salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

200 g Baby Spinach
100 g rice, cooked
2 chicken breasts
4 slices bacon
1/2 red onion, peeled and diced finely
2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
2 teaspoons fresh basil, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
salt & freshly ground black pepper

1
Preheat the oven to 220C or 425 degrees F.
2
In a saucepan, put in just enough water to cover the bottom, bring to a boil and then wilt half the spinach in the water.
3
Drain and cool.
4
In a small frying pan heat 1 tbsp olive oil.
5
Gently fry the onion and garlic for 1 minute to soften.
6
Remove from the heat.
7
In a medium bowl mix together the cooked spinach, rice, onion, garlic, basil and parsley.
8
Season.
9
Cut a slice in each chicken breast.
10
Divide the spinach mixture between the two pockets, packing it in tightly.
11
Wrap two strips of bacon around each chicken breast.
12
Transfer to the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the chicken and bacon are cooked.
13
In a medium bowl mix the remaining oil with the balsamic vinegar.
14
Fold in the remaining uncooked spinach.
15
To serve, sit the chicken on a bed of dressed spinach.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 200 g Baby Spinach, 100 g rice, cooked, 2 chicken breasts, 4 slices bacon, and more.

Yes, Spinach And Rice Stuffed Chicken 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.

Spinach And Rice Stuffed Chicken

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