Dive into the world of flavors with our Juicy Chicken Pockets, filled with creamy spinach that promises a delightful culinary experience. This dish combines the succulence of chicken with the rich, savory taste of spinach in a way that’s sure to tantalize your taste buds. Easy to prepare yet impressive in taste, it’s a recipe you’ll find yourself returning to time and again. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special weekend treat, these chicken pockets are not just a meal, but a journey of flavors you’ll want to relive.
Chicken pockets with cream-spinach filling
What we will need:
- 3 chicken breasts (without skin)
- 120 g spreadable butter
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/2 tbsp salt
- 2 pcs garlic
- 100 g fresh spinach
- 80 g hard cheese
- a little oil to taste
- salt, ground black pepper, ground paprika
How we will proceed:
1. Preheat the oven to 220 °C.
2. In a bowl, mix the spreadable butter, mayonnaise, salt, and crushed garlic.
3. Add the finely chopped spinach and grated hard cheese to the mixture and combine everything thoroughly.
4. Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board. Carefully slice each breast roughly in half horizontally, without cutting all the way through, to create a pocket for the stuffing.
5. Divide the stuffing evenly among the chicken pockets, then close them with toothpicks.
6. Heat oil in an ovenproof frying pan over medium heat. Fry the chicken pockets until they are golden brown on both sides, approximately 4 minutes per side.
7. Transfer the frying pan to the preheated oven. Bake the chicken at 220 °C for about 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
8. After baking, let the chicken breasts rest briefly at room temperature and then remove the toothpicks.
9. Serve the baked chicken pockets with potatoes or a fresh vegetable salad.