Accordion Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Impressive accordion-cut chicken breasts stuffed with spinach and ricotta, topped with melted cheddar and paprika. Perfect for entertaining or a special dinner.
23 mins
23 mins
Ingredients
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Cook spinach
Cook the spinach on a medium heat in a splash of oil for 3-5 minutes until it is slightly wilted.
- 2
Add ricotta
Stir in the ricotta and cook for a further 30-60 seconds. Allow to cool.
- 3
Cut accordion slits
Cut slits into the chicken breasts about 1cm apart but don't cut all the way through - about 75% of the way down is what you should aim for, but don't stress over it.
- 4
Stuff chicken
Stuff all of the spinach and ricotta mixture into the slits.
- 5
Season chicken
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- 6
Add cheese topping
Grate the cheddar and sprinkle it generously on top.
- 7
Add paprika
Shake a good bit of ground paprika over the chicken to add some color and flavor.
- 8
Bake
Bake in the center of a preheated oven for 20-25 minutes at 400°F until the cheese has melted and the juices are clear.
Cook's Notes
This looks like a wonderful entrée for book club or hosting a big dinner. Great way to serve easy chicken breasts. Watch: https://www.facebook.com/buzzfeedpropertasty/videos/1754522728093733/?fref=nf
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