Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Chicken

Melted mozzarella, cream cheese, spinach & artichokes form a delicious centre in these stuffed chicken breasts, which are oven-roasted until golden. Complemented perfectly by roasted pesto-tossed beetroot, and a crunchy spinach & cucumber salad.

Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Chicken

with red pepper pesto & roasted beetroot

Hands on Time: 30 - 45 minutes

Overall Time: 45 - 60 minutes

Ingredients:

  • Artichoke Hearts
  • Beetroot
  • Chicken
  • Cucumber
  • Dried Chilli Flakes
  • Free-range Chicken Breast
  • Free-range Chicken Breasts
  • Grated Mozzarella Cheese
  • Low Fat Cottage Cheese
  • Pesto Princess Red Pepper Pesto
  • Spinach

From your kitchen:

  • Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Water
  • Toothpicks
  • Cling Wrap
  • Paper Towel
Photo of Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
  1. READY THE ROAST

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the beetroot pieces on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and seasoning. Roast in the hot oven until crispy, 30-35 minutes (shifting halfway).

  2. START THE STUFFING

    In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese, ½ the shredded spinach, the quartered artichokes, the grated cheese, ½ the chilli flakes (to taste), a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. Set aside.

  3. DELISH CHICKEN

    Pat the chicken breast 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 some spinach filling onto one side of the chicken. Fold the other side over the filling and secure with toothpicks so it stays closed.

  4. PESTO DRIZZLE

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

  5. INTO THE OVEN

    Place the stuffed chicken on a separate roasting tray. Coat the outside with a drizzle of oil and seasoning. Roast in the oven until cooked through, 15-20 minutes. Remove the toothpicks and discard before serving.

  6. GREEN SALAD

    Once the beetroot is done, toss through the remaining pesto and set aside. Place the cucumber half-moons into a salad bowl and toss with the remaining spinach, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. 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 cucumber 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 - 40g

  • Artichoke Hearts - 40g

  • Grated Mozzarella Cheese - 30g

  • Dried Chilli Flakes - 5ml

  • Free-range Chicken Breast - 1

  • Pesto Princess Red Pepper Pesto - 20ml

  • Cucumber - 50g

  1. READY THE ROAST

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the beetroot pieces on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and seasoning. Roast in the hot oven until crispy, 30-35 minutes (shifting halfway).

  2. START THE STUFFING

    In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese, ½ the shredded spinach, the quartered artichokes, the grated cheese, ½ the chilli flakes (to taste), a drizzle of oil, 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 some spinach filling onto one side of the chicken. Fold the other side over the filling and secure with toothpicks so it stays closed. Repeat with the remaining breasts.

  4. PESTO DRIZZLE

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

  5. INTO THE OVEN

    Place the stuffed chicken on a separate roasting tray. Coat the outside with a drizzle of oil and seasoning. Roast in the oven until cooked through, 15-20 minutes. Remove the toothpicks and discard before serving.

  6. GREEN SALAD

    Once the beetroot is done, toss through the remaining pesto and set aside. Place the cucumber half-moons into a salad bowl and toss with the remaining spinach, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. 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 cucumber 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 - 80g

  • Artichoke Hearts - 80g

  • Grated Mozzarella Cheese - 60g

  • Dried Chilli Flakes - 10ml

  • Free-range Chicken Breasts - 2

  • Pesto Princess Red Pepper Pesto - 40ml

  • Cucumber - 100g

  1. READY THE ROAST

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the beetroot pieces on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and seasoning. Roast in the hot oven until crispy, 35-40 minutes (shifting halfway).

  2. START THE STUFFING

    In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese, ½ the shredded spinach, the quartered artichokes, the grated cheese, ½ the chilli flakes (to taste), a drizzle of oil, 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 some spinach filling onto one side of the chicken. Fold the other side over the filling and secure with toothpicks so it stays closed. Repeat with the remaining breasts.

  4. PESTO DRIZZLE

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

  5. INTO THE OVEN

    Place the stuffed chicken on a separate roasting tray. Coat the outside with a drizzle of oil and seasoning. Roast in the oven until cooked through, 15-20 minutes. Remove the toothpicks and discard before serving.

  6. GREEN SALAD

    Once the beetroot is done, toss through the remaining pesto and set aside. Place the cucumber half-moons into a salad bowl and toss with the remaining spinach, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. 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 cucumber 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 - 120g

  • Artichoke Hearts - 120g

  • Grated Mozzarella Cheese - 90g

  • Dried Chilli Flakes - 15ml

  • Free-range Chicken Breasts - 3

  • Pesto Princess Red Pepper Pesto - 60ml

  • Cucumber - 150g

  1. READY THE ROAST

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the beetroot pieces on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and seasoning. Roast in the hot oven until crispy, 35-40 minutes (shifting halfway).

  2. START THE STUFFING

    In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese, ½ the shredded spinach, the quartered artichokes, the grated cheese, ½ the chilli flakes (to taste), a drizzle of oil, 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 some spinach filling onto one side of the chicken. Fold the other side over the filling and secure with toothpicks so it stays closed. Repeat with the remaining breasts.

  4. PESTO DRIZZLE

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

  5. INTO THE OVEN

    Place the stuffed chicken on a separate roasting tray. Coat the outside with a drizzle of oil and seasoning. Roast in the oven until cooked through, 15-20 minutes. Remove the toothpicks and discard before serving.

  6. GREEN SALAD

    Once the beetroot is done, toss through the remaining pesto and set aside. Place the cucumber half-moons into a salad bowl and toss with the remaining spinach, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. 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 cucumber 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 - 160g

  • Artichoke Hearts - 160g

  • Grated Mozzarella Cheese - 125g

  • Dried Chilli Flakes - 20ml

  • Free-range Chicken Breasts - 4

  • Pesto Princess Red Pepper Pesto - 80ml

  • Cucumber - 200g

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