Heart-Healthy Chicken Bread
Elevate your mealtime with this Heart-Healthy Chicken Bread, a wholesome combination of tender chicken, nutrient-packed spinach, and savory sun-dried tomatoes, all wrapped in a homemade whole grain dough. Crafted with heart-friendly ingredients like extra-virgin olive oil, honey, and low-sodium chicken broth, this recipe offers a balanced blend of flavors and textures while prioritizing your health. Perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings, the golden-brown loaf is not only packed with lean protein but also spiced with rosemary and garlic to deepen its warm, comforting taste. Serve it sliced for a light, satisfying main dish, or pair it with a hearty soup or salad for a complete and nourishing meal. Ready in just under an hour and ideal for meal prep, this chicken bread is a delicious and guilt-free way to bring fresh, wholesome baking to your table! Keywords: heart-healthy recipe, chicken bread, whole grain, spinach, low-sodium meal, wholesome baking, easy dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole grain flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 cup skinless chicken breast
- 0.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup chopped spinach leaves
- 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a large bowl, dissolve honey and yeast in 1 cup of warm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until bubbly.
Add the olive oil, and salt to the yeast mixture. Gradually stir in the whole grain flour until a dough begins to form.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place it in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour, or until doubled in size.
While the dough is rising, cook the chicken breast. Dice the chicken breast into small pieces and cook it over medium heat in a non-stick skillet with the chicken broth until no longer pink, about 7-10 minutes.
Add spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, rosemary, garlic powder, and ground black pepper to the cooked chicken. Cook together for another 2-3 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle about 1/2-inch thick.
Spread the chicken and spinach mixture evenly over the dough. Carefully roll the dough, starting from the long edge, to form a log shape.
Place the roll on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, seam-side down. Gently tuck the ends under to seal.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
Allow the bread to cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy the heart-healthy chicken bread as a nourishing meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1670 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 43.6 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.6 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 197 mg | 66% | |
| Sodium | 1624 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 218.7 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.0 g | 129% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.0 g | ||
| Protein | 119.1 g | 238% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 378 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 19.6 mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 3402 mg | 72% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
