Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe
This Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe is a delicious and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a special dinner or a weeknight meal. Tender chicken breasts are filled with a creamy spinach and cheese mixture, then baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Filling:
- 1 cup fresh spinach (chopped)
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Additional:
- toothpicks or kitchen twine (for securing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the filling: In a small bowl, combine chopped spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning.
- Prepare the chicken: Cut a pocket into each chicken breast. Season the outside with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the chicken: Spoon the filling into each chicken pocket and secure with toothpicks or twine.
- Sear the chicken: Sear the chicken in a skillet until golden.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until chicken is cooked through.
- Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute cream cheese for ricotta or add sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- This dish pairs well with roasted veggies or a light pasta dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
