Description
This Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe is a delightful combination of juicy chicken breasts filled with a creamy spinach and cheese mixture, creating a flavorful and satisfying main course.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Filling:
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Toothpicks for securing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare Filling: In a bowl, mix spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, and garlic.
- Stuff Chicken: Cut a pocket into each chicken breast, season, and stuff with the spinach-cheese mixture.
- Sear Chicken: Sear the chicken in an oven-safe skillet until golden brown.
- Bake: Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes until fully cooked.
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest before serving.
Notes
- You can add sun-dried tomatoes or cooked bacon to the filling for extra flavor.
- If you lack an oven-safe skillet, transfer the chicken to a baking dish for roasting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
