Description
These Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy a flavorful chicken dish. Tender chicken breasts are filled with a creamy spinach and cheese mixture, then baked to perfection. A perfect meal for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Spinach Filling:
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Other:
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Chicken: Slice a pocket into each chicken breast. Season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare Spinach Filling: Cook garlic in olive oil. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Let cool. Combine with cheeses, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff Chicken: Fill each chicken breast with the spinach mixture and secure with toothpicks.
- Cook Chicken: Brown chicken in a skillet. Add broth and butter. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes.
- Serve: Remove toothpicks and serve, drizzling pan juices over the chicken.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use Greek yogurt or cottage cheese instead of ricotta.
- Feel free to add sun-dried tomatoes or mushrooms to the filling for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
