Chicken Scallops With Spinach And Blue Cheese Recipe ππ§
Description: Wilted fresh spinach with a little olive oil has lots of flavor to complement the blue cheese and pine nuts. Most of the work can be done ahead of time, and the dish completed in the oven just before serving.
Recipe Category: One Dish Meal π½οΈ
Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, Chicken, Poultry, Vegetable, Meat, Very Low Carbs, Weeknight, Oven, Beginner Cook, < 4 Hours, Easy π₯ππ₯¦
Servings: 4
Cook Time: 50 minutes β±οΈ
Prep Time: 15 minutes β±οΈ
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes β±οΈ
Nutritional Information per Serving:
- Calories: 476.2
- Fat Content: 34.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 9.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 85.5mg
- Sodium Content: 544.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 9.6g
- Fiber Content: 5.2g
- Sugar Content: 1.3g
- Protein Content: 34.6g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 | Chicken breast halves |
| 2 tbsp | Olive oil |
| 6 oz | Fresh spinach |
| 3 tbsp | Pine nuts |
| 3 oz | Blue cheese |
| To taste | Salt and pepper |
Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 400ΒΊF (200ΒΊC).
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Prepare the spinach: Pour half of the olive oil into a very large frying pan to film the bottom.
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Cook the spinach: Over low heat, gradually add the spinach by handfuls, cover, and stir occasionally as it cooks down.
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Drain excess moisture: When all the spinach is barely wilted, put it in a sieve and press out most of the moisture.
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Arrange spinach in a dish: Spread the spinach in a wide, shallow ovenproof dish and set aside.
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Season the chicken: Salt and pepper the chicken cutlets on both sides.
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Cook the chicken: Add the remaining oil to the pan and over medium-high heat, sautΓ© the chicken, turning to color it golden on both sides.
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Assemble the dish: When the chicken is done, lay the cutlets on the spinach.
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Prepare topping: In a small bowl, mix together the pine nuts and blue cheese.
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Add topping: Scatter this mixture over the chicken (This step can be done ahead).
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Bake until golden: Bake the chicken until the cheese is melted and bubbling, and the chicken and spinach are piping hot, about 15 minutes.
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Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Chicken Scallops With Spinach And Blue Cheese!
This recipe is perfect for a quick and flavorful meal, especially on busy weeknights when you want something satisfying yet easy to prepare. With its combination of tender chicken, earthy spinach, nutty pine nuts, and tangy blue cheese, it’s sure to become a favorite in your household!
