Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe
These Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts are a delightful combination of juicy chicken, flavorful spinach, and gooey cheeses. Perfect for a comforting dinner that’s surprisingly easy to make!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop + Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Filling:
- 1 cup chopped fresh spinach (or thawed frozen spinach, squeezed dry)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Heat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare filling: Mix together spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff chicken: Cut a pocket in each chicken breast, stuff with spinach-cheese mixture, and secure with toothpicks.
- Season chicken: Season outside of chicken breasts with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sear and bake: Sear chicken in skillet, then transfer to oven and bake until cooked through.
- Rest and serve: Let chicken rest before serving.
Notes
- Use sun-dried tomatoes or chopped artichokes for extra flavor.
- Pairs well with roasted vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed breast
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
