Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast
Delicious spinach stuffed chicken breasts filled with a creamy mixture of spinach, cream cheese, and mozzarella, topped with parmesan cheese for a flavorful main dish.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ cup yellow onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 5 ounces fresh baby spinach
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness. Season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Prepare the Stuffing: In a skillet, sauté onions and garlic in olive oil. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Stir in cream cheese and mozzarella until melted.
- Stuff the Chicken: Cut a pocket in each chicken breast, fill with the spinach mixture. Secure with toothpicks.
- Cook the Chicken: Sear stuffed chicken in olive oil, then bake until cooked through. Top with parmesan cheese and broil until golden.
Notes
- Make sure to secure the stuffed chicken breasts tightly with toothpicks to keep the filling inside while cooking.
- Feel free to customize the filling with additional herbs or spices for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 123 mg
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