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Enjoy this delicious anti-inflammatory entree with the benefits of magnesium! Try it in your oven or air fryer.
Spinach Stuffed Chicken
Equipment
- Oven or Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 6 oz each
- 2 Tbsp onion chopped
- 2 Tbsp chicken broth or olive oil
- 4-6 cups fresh spinach
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika to taste
- ½ cup mozarella cheese Keto option
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F or air fryer to 370°F.
- Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise and pound thin.
- Sprinkle breast with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- Saute chopped onion with chicken broth until softened. Add spinach and continue to saute until spinach is just wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Allow to cool.
- Lay the chicken breast flat and place spinach in the center (add cheese for Keto option). Fold the sides of the breast around the spinach. Sprinkle the chicken with paprika.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or air fry for 7-10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. If using an air fryer, turn chicken half way through cooking time.
- Slice into medallions and enjoy with your favorite side dish.
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