Walnut and Spinach Stuffed Chicken with Blue Cheese Sauce
872kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup of finely chopped walnuts
- 8 ounces of spinach
- 2 Tablespoons of olive oil divided
- 2 large chicken breasts cut on bias in thirds and pounded flat.
- 2 cups of cream
- 4-5 ounces of blue cheese
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method
- Heat 1T of olive oil in a large skillet. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Remove spinach and add to food processor. Toast ground walnuts in same pan then add to spinach in food processor. Pulse until finely chopped.
- Brush remaining tablespoon of olive oil to 8x8 pan. Divide spinach mixture evenly among chicken breasts and roll each, placing seam side down. Brush top of rolled chicken with olive oil. Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or chicken is no longer pink.
- For the sauce, heat cream over medium heat then add blue cheese, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir until cheese is melted. Add sea salt and pepper to taste.
- Make it your own! Make the sauce with other cheeses or use other nuts for the filling.
- You are only 3 ingredients away from spinach walnut pesto with the ingredients in the food processor! Garlic, parmesan cheese, and garlic.
Nutrition
Serving4 servingsCalories872kcalCarbohydrates11gProtein34gFat80gSaturated Fat36gPolyunsaturated Fat17gMonounsaturated Fat21gTrans Fat0.01gCholesterol210mgSodium503mgPotassium959mgFiber3gSugar5gVitamin A7314IUVitamin C18mgCalcium320mgIron3mg