Chicken breast baked with cauliflower and spinach

8 servings

60 minutes

Baked chicken breast with cauliflower and spinach is an elegant and nutritious dish reflecting European culinary traditions. Its delicate flavor combines with the airy texture of cauliflower and the freshness of spinach, creating a harmony of ingredients. A light creamy sauce enriched with the aroma of Provençal herbs and garlic makes the dish tender and rich. Historically, baked dishes are popular in France and Italy, where the combination of fresh vegetables and juicy meat is appreciated. It is perfect for both a weekday dinner and a festive feast, delighting with its exquisite taste and appetizing appearance.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 396.1
• Proteins: 37g
• Fats: 23g
• Carbohydrates: 12g

Ingredients

• Chicken breast: 3 pc
• Cauliflower: 1 head
• Frozen spinach: 200 g
• Cheddar cheese: 200 g
• Chicken egg: 4 pc
• Cream: 150 ml
• Milk: 150 ml
• Salt: to taste
• Vegetable oil: 3 tbsp
• Seasoning for chicken: 2 tsp
• Ground dried garlic: 1 tsp
• Provencal herbs: 1 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the products.

2. Place the cauliflower in a bowl or pot with the florets down and cut around the stem.

3. Detach the flowers from the stalk.

4. Salt the water and add the cabbage to it. Boil it until half-cooked.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Cauliflower: 1 head

5. While the cabbage is boiling, cut the breast into small pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken breast: 3 pieces

6. Place in the pan and fry in vegetable oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons

7. Add 1 teaspoon of chicken seasoning.

   Required ingredients:

   • Seasoning for chicken: 2 teaspoons

8. To salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste

9. Mix everything and add spinach.

   Required ingredients:

   • Frozen spinach: 200 g

10. Cook until the spinach is thawed, then mix everything.

11. While the chicken and cabbage are cooking, crack the eggs into a bowl.

12. Add milk.

    Required ingredients:

    • Milk: 150 ml

13. Add cream.

    Required ingredients:

    • Cream: 150 ml

14. Add dried garlic.

    Required ingredients:

    • Ground dried garlic: 1 teaspoon

15. Add 1 teaspoon of chicken seasoning.

    Required ingredients:

    • Seasoning for chicken: 2 teaspoons

16. Add Provencal herbs.

    Required ingredients:

    • Provencal herbs: 1 teaspoon

17. How to properly mix the filling.

18. Place the chicken in a baking dish and top it with cabbage.

    Required ingredients:

    • Chicken breast: 3 pieces
    • Cauliflower: 1 head

19. And pour the liquid sauce on top.

    Required ingredients:

    • Milk: 150 ml
    • Cream: 150 ml
    • Ground dried garlic: 1 teaspoon
    • Seasoning for chicken: 2 teaspoons
    • Provencal herbs: 1 teaspoon

20. Distribute everything evenly in the form.

21. Grate the cheese on a fine grater.

    Required ingredients:

    • Cheddar cheese: 200 g

22. Spread the cheese on top of the dish.

    Required ingredients:

    • Cheddar cheese: 200 g

23. Bake in the oven for 20-30 minutes at 180 degrees.

24. Serve the prepared dish in portions at the table.