Spinach-Stuffed Chicken
Recipe from Taste of the South

Spinach-Stuffed Chicken


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Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 6     boneless, skinless chicken breast halvesOn Sale
  • 2   tablespoons   vegetable oil, dividedOn Sale
  • 1   tablespoon   minced garlicOn Sale
  • 1   cup   finely chopped onionOn Sale
  • 2   (10-ounce) bags   fresh spinachOn Sale
  • 6     thin slices country hamOn Sale
  • 2   tablespoons   salted butterOn Sale
  • 2   tablespoons   all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 1/2   cup   heavy creamOn Sale
  • 1   cup   chicken broth, dividedOn Sale
  • 1   cup   grated Parmesan cheeseOn Sale
  • 1/2   teaspoon   saltOn Sale
  • 1/4   teaspoon   freshly ground black pepperOn Sale
  •     Cooked wild riceOn Sale

Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9-x-13-x-2-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
2.
Pound chicken breast halves with a mallet until 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Set aside.
3.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion to pan. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
4.
Add spinach to onion mixture in pan. Cook, stirring frequently, for 7 or 8 minutes, or until spinach has cooked down. Let spinach mixture cool. Squeeze excess liquid from mixture.
5.
Top each prepared chicken breast half with 1 slice country ham. Divide spinach mixture among chicken breast halves. Roll up chicken breasts starting at the smallest end. Secure with a toothpick.
6.
In a large skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown on all sides. Place in prepared baking dish.
7.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted in the center of breast registers 175 degrees.
8.
In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add flour, whisking to combine. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until flour mixture begins to thicken. Add heavy cream, whisking well to combine. Cook for 2 or 3 minutes, or until mixture begins to thicken.
9.
Add 1/2 cup chicken broth, whisking well. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until mixture thickens. Add remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth, whisking well. Add cheese, whisking to combine. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until mixture thickens and cheese is melted. Add salt and pepper, stirring well.
10.
Slice chicken against the grain. Serve immediately with sauce over wild rice.

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