Description
This flavorful Stuffed Chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts filled with a delicious mixture of spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, and sun-dried tomatoes, creating a cheesy and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
Filling:
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Other:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Toothpicks for securing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Prepare Chicken: Cut a pocket into each chicken breast. Combine spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, tomatoes, garlic, and seasoning. Fill chicken pockets and secure with toothpicks.
- Sear Chicken: Sear chicken in olive oil until golden brown.
- Bake: Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Serve: Remove toothpicks before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use ricotta instead of cream cheese.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or salad.
- Ensure pockets are well sealed to prevent leaks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 550 milligrams
- Fat: 24 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 5 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 40 grams
- Cholesterol: 130 milligrams
