Description
This Spinach Stuffed Chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts filled with a creamy, cheesy spinach mixture, baked to golden perfection. A flavorful and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Spinach Filling:
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Prepare Chicken: Slice a pocket into each chicken breast. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Make Filling: Mix cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, spinach, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Stuff mixture into chicken.
- Sear Chicken: Sear chicken in olive oil until browned.
- Bake: Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 18–20 minutes.
Notes
- Enhance with sun-dried tomatoes or bacon in the filling.
- Pair with roasted veggies or pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
