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Creamy Artichoke Stuffed Chicken

with red pepper pesto & roasted beetroot

Calorie Conscious
  • Hands on30 - 45 minutes
  • Overall45 - 60 minutes
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This recipe is stuffed full of scrumptious flavour – literally and figuratively, Chef! A tantalising medley of cottage cheese, spinach, artichokes, cheese & chilli flakes becomes the stuffing for oven-roasted chicken breast. Drizzled with a red pesto sauce and sided with a beetroot and sun-dried tomato salad.

Serving guide

Choose your portion size.

  1. READY THE ROAST

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the beetroot on a roasting tray. Lightly coat with cooking spray and season. Roast in the hot oven until crispy, 30-35 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 20-25 minutes (shifting halfway).

  2. START THE STUFFING

    In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese, the spinach, the artichokes, the cheese, ½ the chilli flakes (to taste), and seasoning. Set aside.

  3. DELISH CHICKEN

    Pat the chicken breast/s dry with paper towel and place on a chopping board. Using a sharp knife, slice into one side of the chicken, starting at the thicker end and ending at the thin side (do not cut all the way through). Open up the chicken so that it resembles a butterfly. Cover with cling wrap and pummel with a rolling pin to create an even thickness. Season the inside of the chicken. Spread the spinach filling onto one side of the chicken. Fold the other side over the filling and secure with toothpicks so it stays closed. Coat the breast in the NOMU rub and seasoning. [Repeat|#7DA0D7 with|#7DA0D7 the|#7DA0D7 remaining|#7DA0D7 breast.]|#7DA0D7

  4. PESTO DRIZZLE

    In a small bowl, mix ½ the red pepper pesto with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency. Set aside.

  5. INTO THE OVEN

    Place the stuffed chicken on a separate, lightly greased roasting tray. Roast in the oven until cooked through, 15-20 minutes. Alternatively, air fry the chicken at 200°C for 15-20 minutes. Remove the toothpicks and discard before serving.

  6. SUPERB SALAD

    Once the beetroot is done, toss through the remaining pesto and set aside. Place the sun-dried tomatoes into a salad bowl and toss with the salad leaves. Set aside.

  7. GRAB THE PLATES!

    Make a bed of any remaining filling and top with the stuffed chicken. Side with the pesto-tossed beetroot and the salad. Drizzle over the loosened red pesto and scatter with the remaining chilli flakes (to taste) for more spice.

  • Beetroot - 200g

  • Low Fat Cottage Cheese - 40ml

  • Spinach - 20g

  • Artichoke Quarters - 40g

  • Grated Mozzarella Cheese - 30g

  • Dried Chilli Flakes - 5ml

  • Free-range Chicken Breast/s - 1

  • NOMU Italian Rub - 5ml

  • Pesto Princess Red Pepper Pesto - 15ml

  • Sun-dried Tomatoes - 20g

  • Salad Leaves - 20g

  1. READY THE ROAST

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the beetroot on a roasting tray. Lightly coat with cooking spray and season. Roast in the hot oven until crispy, 30-35 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 20-25 minutes (shifting halfway).

  2. START THE STUFFING

    In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese, the spinach, the artichokes, the cheese, ½ the chilli flakes (to taste), and seasoning. Set aside.

  3. DELISH CHICKEN

    Pat the chicken breast/s dry with paper towel and place on a chopping board. Using a sharp knife, slice into one side of the chicken, starting at the thicker end and ending at the thin side (do not cut all the way through). Open up the chicken so that it resembles a butterfly. Cover with cling wrap and pummel with a rolling pin to create an even thickness. Season the inside of the chicken. Spread the spinach filling onto one side of the chicken. Fold the other side over the filling and secure with toothpicks so it stays closed. Coat the breast in the NOMU rub and seasoning. [Repeat|#7DA0D7 with|#7DA0D7 the|#7DA0D7 remaining|#7DA0D7 breast.]|#7DA0D7

  4. PESTO DRIZZLE

    In a small bowl, mix ½ the red pepper pesto with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency. Set aside.

  5. INTO THE OVEN

    Place the stuffed chicken on a separate, lightly greased roasting tray. Roast in the oven until cooked through, 15-20 minutes. Alternatively, air fry the chicken at 200°C for 15-20 minutes. Remove the toothpicks and discard before serving.

  6. SUPERB SALAD

    Once the beetroot is done, toss through the remaining pesto and set aside. Place the sun-dried tomatoes into a salad bowl and toss with the salad leaves. Set aside.

  7. GRAB THE PLATES!

    Make a bed of any remaining filling and top with the stuffed chicken. Side with the pesto-tossed beetroot and the salad. Drizzle over the loosened red pesto and scatter with the remaining chilli flakes (to taste) for more spice.

  • Beetroot - 400g

  • Low Fat Cottage Cheese - 80ml

  • Spinach - 40g

  • Artichoke Quarters - 80g

  • Grated Mozzarella Cheese - 60g

  • Dried Chilli Flakes - 10ml

  • Free-range Chicken Breast/s - 2

  • NOMU Italian Rub - 10ml

  • Pesto Princess Red Pepper Pesto - 30ml

  • Sun-dried Tomatoes - 40g

  • Salad Leaves - 40g

  1. READY THE ROAST

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the beetroot on a roasting tray. Lightly coat with cooking spray and season. Roast in the hot oven until crispy, 35-40 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 25-30 minutes (shifting halfway).

  2. START THE STUFFING

    In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese, the spinach, the artichokes, the cheese, ½ the chilli flakes (to taste), and seasoning. Set aside.

  3. DELISH CHICKEN

    Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towel and place on a chopping board. Using a sharp knife, slice into one side of the chicken, starting at the thicker end and ending at the thin side (do not cut all the way through). Open up the chicken so that it resembles a butterfly. Cover with cling wrap and pummel with a rolling pin to create an even thickness. Season the inside of the chicken. Spread the spinach filling onto one side of the chicken. Fold the other side over the filling and secure with toothpicks so it stays closed. Coat the breast in the NOMU rub and seasoning. Repeat with the remaining breasts.

  4. PESTO DRIZZLE

    In a small bowl, mix ½ the red pepper pesto with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency. Set aside.

  5. INTO THE OVEN

    Place the stuffed chicken on a separate, lightly greased roasting tray. Roast in the oven until cooked through, 20-25 minutes. Alternatively, air fry the chicken at 200°C for 15-20 minutes. Remove the toothpicks and discard before serving.

  6. SUPERB SALAD

    Once the beetroot is done, toss through the remaining pesto and set aside. Place the sun-dried tomatoes into a salad bowl and toss with the salad leaves. Set aside.

  7. GRAB THE PLATES!

    Make a bed of any remaining filling and top with the stuffed chicken. Side with the pesto-tossed beetroot and the salad. Drizzle over the loosened red pesto and scatter with the remaining chilli flakes (to taste) for more spice.

  • Beetroot - 600g

  • Low Fat Cottage Cheese - 125ml

  • Spinach - 60g

  • Artichoke Quarters - 120g

  • Grated Mozzarella Cheese - 90g

  • Dried Chilli Flakes - 15ml

  • Free-range Chicken Breasts - 3

  • NOMU Italian Rub - 15ml

  • Pesto Princess Red Pepper Pesto - 45ml

  • Sun-dried Tomatoes - 60g

  • Salad Leaves - 60g

  1. READY THE ROAST

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the beetroot on a roasting tray. Lightly coat with cooking spray and season. Roast in the hot oven until crispy, 35-40 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 25-30 minutes (shifting halfway).

  2. START THE STUFFING

    In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese, the spinach, the artichokes, the cheese, ½ the chilli flakes (to taste), and seasoning. Set aside.

  3. DELISH CHICKEN

    Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towel and place on a chopping board. Using a sharp knife, slice into one side of the chicken, starting at the thicker end and ending at the thin side (do not cut all the way through). Open up the chicken so that it resembles a butterfly. Cover with cling wrap and pummel with a rolling pin to create an even thickness. Season the inside of the chicken. Spread the spinach filling onto one side of the chicken. Fold the other side over the filling and secure with toothpicks so it stays closed. Coat the breast in the NOMU rub and seasoning. Repeat with the remaining breasts.

  4. PESTO DRIZZLE

    In a small bowl, mix ½ the red pepper pesto with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency. Set aside.

  5. INTO THE OVEN

    Place the stuffed chicken on a separate, lightly greased roasting tray. Roast in the oven until cooked through, 20-25 minutes. Alternatively, air fry the chicken at 200°C for 15-20 minutes. Remove the toothpicks and discard before serving.

  6. SUPERB SALAD

    Once the beetroot is done, toss through the remaining pesto and set aside. Place the sun-dried tomatoes into a salad bowl and toss with the salad leaves. Set aside.

  7. GRAB THE PLATES!

    Make a bed of any remaining filling and top with the stuffed chicken. Side with the pesto-tossed beetroot and the salad. Drizzle over the loosened red pesto and scatter with the remaining chilli flakes (to taste) for more spice.

  • Beetroot - 800g

  • Low Fat Cottage Cheese - 160ml

  • Spinach - 80g

  • Artichoke Quarters - 160g

  • Grated Mozzarella Cheese - 120g

  • Dried Chilli Flakes - 20ml

  • Free-range Chicken Breasts - 4

  • NOMU Italian Rub - 20ml

  • Pesto Princess Red Pepper Pesto - 60ml

  • Sun-dried Tomatoes - 80g

  • Salad Leaves - 80g

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for Creamy Artichoke Stuffed Chicken?

The preparation time for Creamy Artichoke Stuffed Chicken with red pepper pesto & roasted beetroot is between 30 and 45 minutes.

What is the total time required to make Creamy Artichoke Stuffed Chicken with red pepper pesto & roasted beetroot?

The total time required to make Creamy Artichoke Stuffed Chicken with red pepper pesto & roasted beetroot is between 45 and 60 minutes.

How many servings does Creamy Artichoke Stuffed Chicken provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in Creamy Artichoke Stuffed Chicken?

What is the nutritional information of Creamy Artichoke Stuffed Chicken?

Calories: 488, Carbs: 29 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 53.6 grams, Sugar: 12 grams, Salt: 1233 grams

How do I prepare Creamy Artichoke Stuffed Chicken?

GRAB THE PLATES!: Make a bed of any remaining filling and top with the stuffed chicken. Side with the pesto-tossed beetroot and the salad. Drizzle over the loosened red pesto and scatter with the remaining chilli flakes (to taste) for more spice. SUPERB SALAD: Once the beetroot is done, toss through the remaining pesto and set aside. Place the sun-dried tomatoes into a salad bowl and toss with the salad leaves. Set aside. INTO THE OVEN: Place the stuffed chicken on a separate, lightly greased roasting tray. Roast in the oven until cooked through, 15-20 minutes. Alternatively, air fry the chicken at 200°C for 15-20 minutes. Remove the toothpicks and discard before serving. PESTO DRIZZLE: In a small bowl, mix ½ the red pepper pesto with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency. Set aside. DELISH CHICKEN: Pat the chicken breast/s dry with paper towel and place on a chopping board. Using a sharp knife, slice into one side of the chicken, starting at the thicker end and ending at the thin side (do not cut all the way through). Open up the chicken so that it resembles a butterfly. Cover with cling wrap and pummel with a rolling pin to create an even thickness. Season the inside of the chicken. Spread the spinach filling onto one side of the chicken. Fold the other side over the filling and secure with toothpicks so it stays closed. Coat the breast in the NOMU rub and seasoning. [Repeat|#7DA0D7 with|#7DA0D7 the|#7DA0D7 remaining|#7DA0D7 breast.]|#7DA0D7 START THE STUFFING: In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese, the spinach, the artichokes, the cheese, ½ the chilli flakes (to taste), and seasoning. Set aside. READY THE ROAST: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the beetroot on a roasting tray. Lightly coat with cooking spray and season. Roast in the hot oven until crispy, 30-35 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 20-25 minutes (shifting halfway).

What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Creamy Artichoke Stuffed Chicken?

How many calories does Creamy Artichoke Stuffed Chicken have?

488 calories

How much fat content does Creamy Artichoke Stuffed Chicken have?

grams