Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Mozzarella and Spinach

• Gluten free

• Meat

  • 4 Chicken breasts, skinless boneless

• Produce

  • 1 cup Baby spinach, fresh
  • 1/4 tsp Chili flakes

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil, Extra Virgin

• Dairy

  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1/3 cup Gouda cheese
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese

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Description

Ingredients

• FILLING:
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese
• ⅓ cup (about 1½ ounces) Gouda cheese
• ¼ teaspoon chili flakes
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric
• 1 cup fresh baby spinach, rinsed and drained
• CHICKEN:
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter

Directions

• First things first, preheat the oven to 250°C (~480°F).
• Next, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter (or olive oil) to the pan. Add spinach and cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently until spinach has started to cook down. Then add mozzarella cheese and cook 2 extra minutes while keep stirring.
• Meanwhile, cut a horizontal slit through the center of each chicken breast to form a pocket.
• Then place a large spoonful of spinach mixture in each pocket and season it with turmeric and chili.
• Lastly, sprinkle with Gouda cheese and place the chicken breasts stuffed with mozzarella cheese and spinach on baking dish. Then drizzle with olive oil.
• Bake 30 to 35 minutes at 200°C, until chicken breasts get light golden brown.