Description
Indulge in a flavorful and elegant dish with this Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe. Juicy chicken breasts are filled with a creamy spinach and cheese mixture, creating a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Stuffing:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix Filling: In a bowl, combine cream cheese, spinach, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Prepare Chicken: Cut a pocket into each chicken breast. Stuff with spinach mixture and secure with toothpicks. Rub with olive oil and season.
- Bake: Place chicken in a baking dish and bake for 25–30 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve: Remove toothpicks before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sauté the spinach briefly before mixing with the cheeses.
- This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables or a side salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
