Salsa Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Name: Salsa Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Latin American, American, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; * 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; * 1 small onion, chopped; * 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/2 tbsp ground cumin; 1/2 tbsp paprika; 1/2 tbsp of jalapeño, chopped and optional; * 3 large tomatoes, chopped; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1 tbsp fresh lime juice; * Kosher salt; * Freshly ground black pepper; * 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup baby spinach; 1/2 tbsp capers, for garnish (optional)

3 steps

Cook:30min

If you are a salsa fan, this salsa stuffed chicken breasts recipe is perfect for you. These stuffed chicken breasts are super filling, and can be enjoyed on their own or with a light portion of fresh green salad or hearty potatoes!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:35:24 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories354.1 kcal (18%)

Total Fat13 g (19%)

Carbs11.6 g (4%)

Sugars6.2 g (7%)

Protein47.3 g (95%)

Sodium304 mg (15%)

Fiber3 g (11%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil

4boneless skinless chicken breasts

½ Tbspground cumin

½ Tbsppaprika

¼ cuptomato paste

1 Tbspfresh lime juice

kosher salt

freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil

¼ cupbaby spinach

½ Tbspcapers

for garnish, optional

Instructions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium high heat until hot. Stir in the onion and cook, stirring until golden, about 6 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cumin, paprika, jalapeño (if using) and cook, stirring until golden, about 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste and cook until thickened, about 10 minutes, then add in baby spinach. Stir in the lime juice and season to taste with salt and pepper. Let the salsa cool to warm. Meanwhile preheat the oven to 218°C.

Step 2

Place each chicken breast, smooth-side-up, on a work surface. Place the palm of one hand on top of one breast, then insert a pairing knife to make a length-wise pocket in each breast. Divide some of the salsa between the breasts, stuffing them full. Rub the chicken with the oil, then season all over with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Spread the remaining salsa evenly over the breasts.

Step 3

Place the chicken breasts on an oiled baking sheet and bake until cooked through, about 30 minutes. Top with capers as garnish to cut through the richness and let stand 5 minutes before slicing and serving.