This recipe is stuffed full of scrumptious flavour – literally and figuratively, Chef! A tantalising medley of cottage cheese, spinach, artichokes, cheese & chilli flakes become the stuffing for oven roasted chicken breast. Drizzled with a red pesto sauce and sided with beetroot and a cucumber salad.
Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
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/s
- Free-range Chicken Breasts
- Grated Mozzarella Cheese
- Low Fat Cottage Cheese
- Pesto Princess Red Pepper Pesto
- Salad Leaves
- Spinach
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Water
- Toothpicks
- Cling Wrap
- Paper Towel
- Seasoning (salt & pepper)
READY THE ROAST
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the Beetroot pieces on a roasting tray. Coat in oil 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).
START THE STUFFING
In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese, ½ the Spinach, the artichokes, the grated cheese, ½ the chilli flakes (to taste), a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. 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 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 breast.
PESTO DRIZZLE
In a small bowl, mix ½ the red pesto with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency. Set aside.
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.
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 salad leaves, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Set aside.
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.
READY THE ROAST
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the Beetroot pieces on a roasting tray. Coat in oil 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).
START THE STUFFING
In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese, ½ the Spinach, the artichokes, the grated cheese, ½ the chilli flakes (to taste), a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. 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 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 breast.
PESTO DRIZZLE
In a small bowl, mix ½ the red pesto with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency. Set aside.
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.
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 salad leaves, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Set aside.
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.
READY THE ROAST
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the Beetroot pieces on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until crispy, 35-40 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 20-25 minutes (shifting halfway).
START THE STUFFING
In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese, ½ the Spinach, the artichokes, the grated cheese, ½ the chilli flakes (to taste), a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. Set aside.
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.
PESTO DRIZZLE
In a small bowl, mix ½ the red pesto with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency. Set aside.
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.
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 salad leaves, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Set aside.
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.
READY THE ROAST
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the Beetroot pieces on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until crispy, 35-40 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 20-25 minutes (shifting halfway).
START THE STUFFING
In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese, ½ the Spinach, the artichokes, the grated cheese, ½ the chilli flakes (to taste), a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. Set aside.
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.
PESTO DRIZZLE
In a small bowl, mix ½ the red pesto with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency. Set aside.
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.
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 salad leaves, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Set aside.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Chicken?
The preparation time for Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Chicken with red pepper pesto & roasted beetroot is between 30 and 45 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Chicken with red pepper pesto & roasted beetroot?
The total time required to make Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Chicken with red pepper pesto & roasted beetroot is between 45 and 60 minutes.
How many servings does Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Chicken provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Chicken?
Artichoke Hearts, Beetroot, Chicken, Cucumber, Dried Chilli Flakes, Free-range Chicken Breast/s, Free-range Chicken Breasts, Grated Mozzarella Cheese, Low Fat Cottage Cheese, Pesto Princess Red Pepper Pesto, Salad Leaves, Spinach
What is the nutritional information of Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Chicken?
Calories: 469, Carbs: 22 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 53.2 grams, Sugar: 8 grams, Salt: 1066.5 grams
How do I prepare Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Chicken?
READY THE ROAST: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the beetroot pieces on a roasting tray. Coat in oil 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). 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 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 breast. 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. PESTO DRIZZLE: In a small bowl, mix ½ the red pesto with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency. Set aside. 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. START THE STUFFING: In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese, ½ the spinach, the artichokes, the grated cheese, ½ the chilli flakes (to taste), a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. Set aside. 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 salad leaves, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Set aside.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Chicken?
Artichoke Hearts, Beetroot, Chicken, Cucumber, Dried Chilli Flakes, Free-range Chicken Breast/s, Free-range Chicken Breasts, Grated Mozzarella Cheese, Low Fat Cottage Cheese, Pesto Princess Red Pepper Pesto, Salad Leaves, Spinach
How many calories does Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Chicken have?
469 calories
How much fat content does Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Chicken have?
grams
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