Artichoke & Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Low-fat mozzarella reduces fat content while cheddar is often cheaper.

artichoke hearts

🥗Healthier: cooked mushrooms

💰Cheaper: canned artichokes

Mushrooms provide a similar texture and flavor.

In a large bowl combine ¾ cup mozzarella cheese, minced garlic, ¼ cup parmesan cheese and ¼ cup of mayonnaise. Once blended together, add in chopped artichoke hearts and spinach leaves. Mix lightly, making sure to bring up the cheese and mayonnaise to coat the veggies.

Using a sharp knife, make a lengthwise slit along the thickest side of each chicken breast. Cut the slit deep into the breast’s side, being careful not to cut all the way through to the opposite side of the breast. Fill each slit (or “pocket”) with the spinach mixture, pressing it firmly in towards the back of the pocket.

In a small bowl combine the remaining ¼ cup of parmesan cheese and crushed cracker crumbs. Set bowl aside. (This will go onto the chicken as topping right before baking)

Prepare Camp Oven; lining it with parchment paper (if using) that has been lightly oiled or sprayed with cooking spray. Be sure to oil oven bottom if not using parchment paper. Heat briquettes for 425°F (21 top 10 btm. 31 total)

Lay the breasts into the oven side by side. Spread the remaining ¼ cup of mayonnaise onto the tops of the chicken breasts. Finally, sprinkle the crumb mixture over the chicken, pressing down lightly onto the tops to secure it down.

Bake at 425°F for 25-30 minutes. Check for doneness at 25 minutes; topping should be lightly browned and chicken is done. (165°F if using a meat thermometer)

When removing chicken from oven, hold the pocket opening facing upward, so the stuffing stays inside. Plate it up and ENJOY!

Cooking Techniques

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