Caramelized Onion and Spinach Stuffed Chicken
Why not up your weeknight dinners with this Caramelized Onion and Spinach Stuffed Chicken. Chicken breasts stuffed with caramelized onions, spinach and even dates. Easy enough for mid week meals and fancy enough for guests.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 409kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast approximately 3 - 4 small chicken breast
- 1 large onion peeled, halved and thinly sliced
- 12 dates roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 5 cups spinach small amount reserved for serving
- 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºf/180ºc and have ready a medium sized deep sided baking dish. Set aside.
- On a clean surface, lay out the chicken breast. Using a kitchen mallot, lightly flatten each chicken breast. Next, slice the chicken breast open through the centre and open up the chicken breast. (see photos in post if you are unsure). Set the chicken aside.
- In a medium skillet set over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Add the onions and cook for about 5 - 8 minutes or until browned. Reduce heat to medium low and continue to cook for about 10 more minutes until the onions have caramelized. Add the chopped dates and garlic. Stir well and cook for a further minute or so. Add the spinach and stir until wilted, about one minute. Remove from heat.
- Lay out the prepared chicken breast on a clean surface. Evenly fill each chicken breast with the filling. Fold over and press firmly down. Place the chicken in the baking dish. Season the tops with salt and pepper and drizzle over remaining olive oil.
- Bake between 25 - 30 minutes or until fully cooked. Half way through cooking, spoon pan juices over the chicken.
- Serve hot with your favourite vegetable side dishes.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Caramelized Onion and Spinach Stuffed Chicken
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 409
Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 145mg48%
Sodium 295mg13%
Potassium 1264mg36%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 16g18%
Protein 50g100%
Vitamin A 3584IU72%
Vitamin C 17mg21%
Calcium 69mg7%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.