Description
Delicious and flavorful spinach stuffed chicken breast recipe that’s perfect for a wholesome meal. Tender chicken breasts filled with a cheesy spinach mixture, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- toothpicks to secure
Chicken:
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Carefully cut a pocket into each chicken breast without cutting through.
- Make the Filling: Mix spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Stuff the Chicken: Fill each chicken breast with the spinach mixture and secure with toothpicks.
- Sear and Bake: Sear the chicken in olive oil until golden. Bake in the oven for 20–25 minutes.
- Serve: Remove toothpicks before serving.
Notes
- Enhance flavor with paprika before searing.
- Try cream cheese for a creamier filling.
- Pair with roasted veggies or salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 530 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
