Snack: Chicken Spinach Dip Bread Bowls Recipe

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast, Spinach

Health and fertility benefits of Chicken Spinach Dip Bread Bowls Recipe

Skinless chicken breast is an excellent source of the protein, as its contains 21 grams of protein for every 100 grams of breast. Additionally, chicken contains ample amounts of vitamin B6, which serves a vital function in helping to reduce the stressors that cause PCOS. Vitamin B6 help keeps your hormones at balanced levels, which is very helpful for those seeking to stem the flow of excessive testosterone and androgen Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, all of which have significant roles in reducing inflammation in the body, all of which help in the case of infertility.

Ingredients

1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 loaves sourdough bread (1 pound each)
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, divided

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 °. Thaw spinach, reserving 2 tablespoons liquid.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine oil and garlic. Microwave on high 30-45 seconds or until warmed. Cut a thin slice off top of each bread loaf. Hollow out bottoms, leaving 1/2-in.-thick shells (save removed bread for another use). Brush 2 tablespoons oil mixture over outside and inside of bread bowls. Place bread bowls on a baking sheet.
Strain remaining oil mixture into a large skillet; discard garlic. Heat oil over medium-high heat. Add pepper and onion; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until tender. Remove from pan.
Add chicken to pan; cook and stir over medium-high heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink. Reduce heat to medium. Add artichoke hearts, cream cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, spinach, pepper mixture and reserved spinach liquid; cook and stir until cream cheese is melted. Stir in 1/4 cup crumbled bacon. Remove from heat.
Divide mixture between bread bowls; top with remaining bacon. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese over filling and bowls.
Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes. Cover loosely with foil; bake 8-12 minutes longer or until filling is heated through. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. To serve, cut each bowl into 4 wedges. Freeze option: Cool chicken mixture before filling bread bowls. Securely wrap unbaked bowls in foil; place in resealable plastic freezer bags and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Unwrap bowls and place on a baking sheet. Cover loosely with foil and bake in a preheated 350 ° oven 1 hour. Bake, uncovered, 10-15 minutes longer or until filling is heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165 °.

Add a review for Chicken Spinach Dip Bread Bowls Recipe