Description
Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts are juicy, flavorful, and filled with a creamy spinach and cheese mixture. This elegant yet easy dinner is perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Toothpicks (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice a pocket into the side of each chicken breast.
- In a bowl, mix spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, and garlic until combined.
- Stuff the spinach mixture evenly into each chicken breast.
- Secure openings with toothpicks if needed.
- Season chicken on both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Sear chicken 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
- Transfer skillet to oven and bake 18–22 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove toothpicks before serving.
Notes
Serve with roasted vegetables, mashed cauliflower, or a fresh salad. For extra flavor, add sun-dried tomatoes or Parmesan cheese to the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet + Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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