Chicken breast stuffed with spinach and cheese

Recipes that include chicken provide us with a protein typical of white meat and, being low in fat, they contain an amino acid called tryptophan. An essential component for the body that helps a lot with its proper functioning.

This time it is about making at home, Chicken breast stuffed with spinach and cheese,  a very complete dish full of flavor.

In addition, spinach is a natural source of vitamins, fiber and minerals, very beneficial for the whole family. Therefore, it is a camouflaged way of consuming vegetables.

The machine cheese that has the filling will enrich the dish with calcium, a very important mineral for the correct development of bones.

An easy and simple recipe to prepare for lunch or dinner, whether during the week or on the weekend, ideal for a special occasion.

Below we will see the basic ingredients and the step by step of all its preparation:

Index

Ingredients

• 1 Chicken breast (large)
• 100 gr. fresh spinach
• 2 cloves of Garlic
• 3 cheese slices
• Salt to taste
• w/olive oil
• Egg
• c/n breadcrumbs

Preparation

• We start by cutting the garlic cloves very finely and set aside.
• Then we add a splash of olive oil to the pan and sauté the spinach a little.
• We also add the chopped garlic cloves and leave it until the spinach is reduced, we also add a little water.
• Next, we clean the breast, removing the fat, and fillet it evenly, making precise cuts to open the breast well, which will then be stuffed.
• Next step, we are going to put each breast fillet on a piece of plastic wrap.
• We continue working on each breast fillet, adding a feta or half of cheese and a tablespoon of spinach to it, also seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
• Finally, we slowly roll each fillet, shape it firmly and place it in the refrigerator for approximately an hour.
• When the time has passed, we unroll each rolled breast fillet and season them with salt and pepper.
• Then we coat them with breadcrumbs and pass them through the beaten egg, we seal the ends and pass through the breadcrumbs again.
• Finally, we decide whether to fry them or cook them in the oven.
• We heat the oil well in the pan and we are going to fry each stuffed breast. We will also have a tray prepared with absorbent paper to remove the excess oil and so that they come out very dry.
• Ready to serve alone or accompanied by any garnish of your choice!

Tricks and tips

• Chicken breast is characterized by its low calorie content. In addition, it is a meat with a very mild flavor, which allows it to be combined with a multitude of foods and fillings to taste.
• It is a good idea to add a few raisins to the filling, which go wonderfully with the spinach and will provide a very pleasant sweet and sour touch. To do this, it is necessary to previously rehydrate them in warm water.
• We must keep in mind that the culinary technique used to cook this breast is frying, which will increase the caloric value of the dish.