Description
These Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts are a delicious and satisfying main course. Tender chicken breasts are filled with a creamy spinach and cheese mixture, then baked to perfection. A flavorful and impressive dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Spinach Filling:
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- Toothpicks for securing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, mix chopped spinach, mozzarella, cream cheese, Parmesan, and garlic.
- Stuff the chicken: Cut a pocket in each chicken breast, stuff with the spinach mixture, and secure with toothpicks.
- Season the chicken: Mix olive oil, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Brush over the chicken.
- Sear and bake: Sear the chicken in a skillet, then bake in the oven until cooked through.
- Serve: Remove toothpicks before serving.
Notes
- You can use thawed and drained frozen spinach if fresh is not available.
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes to the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
