Description
This Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken breasts filled with a savory mixture of spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and cheeses. Perfect for a delicious and wholesome dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Stuffing:
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (optional)
For Cooking:
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the chicken: Slice a pocket into each chicken breast, season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Cook the filling: Sauté garlic, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes. Combine with cheeses and basil.
- Stuff the chicken: Fill each chicken breast with the spinach mixture and secure with toothpicks.
- Cook the chicken: Brown the stuffed chicken breasts in a skillet, then bake in the oven with broth and butter.
- Serve: Remove toothpicks and serve the chicken with pan juices.
Notes
- For extra richness, you can add Parmesan cheese to the stuffing mixture.
- This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a simple salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
