Spinach Stuffed Monterey Chicken Recipe

Name: Spinach Stuffed Monterey Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts; 3 cups flour; 2 cups of fresh Baby Spinach; 8 ounces monterey jack cheese (sliced); ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon garlic salt; 1 tablespoon parsley; 1 ½ cups heavy cream; 2 tablespoons olive oil; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

4 boneless chicken breasts
3 cups flour
2 cups of fresh Baby Spinach
8 ounces monterey jack cheese (sliced)
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon parsley
1 ½ cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper

1
Trim fat from chicken and pound flat under wax paper.
2
Cut a pocket inside each breast for cheese and spinach stuffing.
3
In a separate microwavable bowl, place 2 cups of fresh baby spinach.
4
Microwave for 1 minute until spinach is wilted.
5
Slice Monterey Jack into 1/2 inch slices.
6
Stuff each breast with a spoonful of spinach and 2 slices of Monterey Jack.
7
Reserve at least 4 slices for cream mixture.
8
In another bowl combine flour, Parmesan, garlic salt and parsley.
9
Heat oil to medium in skillet.
10
Dip each breast if flour mixture.
11
Cover in flour and place in hot skillet.
12
Cook each side of chicken 4-5 minutes until thoroughly browned and cooked.
13
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
14
In small skillet, heat heavy cream and left over slices of Monterey Jack until melted.
15
Additional garlic salt can be added if you prefer a garlic flavored cream sauce.
16
In a glass baking dish, pour the cream mixture on bottom.
17
Place stuffed chicken breasts on top.
18
Place dish in oven and cook 15 - 20 minutes, until bubbly.
19
When serving, spoon cream mixture over top of each stuffed chicken breast.
20
Enjoy!

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless chicken breasts, 3 cups flour, 2 cups of fresh Baby Spinach, 8 ounces monterey jack cheese (sliced), and more.

Yes, Spinach Stuffed Monterey 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 Stuffed Monterey Chicken

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