Spinach and Melted Cheese Stuffed Chicken
Serves 4
Preparation: 20 min Cooking: 25 min
Ingredients:
Chicken fillets: 4
Fresh or frozen spinach: 200 g
Grated or melted cheese (mozzarella, Emmental, Comté, etc.): 150 g
Garlic: 1 clove
Thick sour cream: 2 tbsp
Olive oil: 2 tbsp
Butter: 20 g
Salt and pepper: to taste
Paprika or sweet chili: 1/2 tsp (optional)
Parsley or chives (for garnish): 1 tbsp tablespoon
Detailed preparation steps:
Prepare the stuffing 
Sauté the chopped garlic in a drizzle of olive oil.
Add the spinach. Let it cook until well reduced.
Off the heat, add the grated cheese and cream. Season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
Prepare the chicken 
Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan-assisted oven if possible).
Slit each fillet lengthwise to create a pocket (without cutting all the way through).
Fill each pocket with stuffing using a spoon.
Seal with toothpicks if necessary.
Cooking 
In a skillet, heat a mixture of oil and butter.
Brown the fillets for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
Transfer them to a baking dish and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
Finishing 
Sprinkle with chopped parsley or chives as soon as they come out of the oven.
Enjoy warm, with potatoes, rice, or grilled vegetables.
Time-saving tip:
Use pre-cooked frozen chopped spinach to reduce the preparation time by half.
Ingredient swap:
Replace the spinach with arugula or kale for a variety of flavors.
Cooking tip:
For a juicy interior and a crispy top, sear in a pan and then finish in the oven. Do not overcook to keep the chicken moist!
Spinach and Melted Cheese Stuffed Chicken
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