Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Spinach Stuffed Chicken recipe that’s perfect for a satisfying meal. Tender chicken breasts filled with a creamy spinach and cheese mixture, seasoned to perfection.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Filling:
- 1 cup fresh spinach (chopped)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Mix garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Prepare the filling: Combine spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Stuff the chicken: Cut a pocket in each chicken breast, fill with the mixture, and secure with toothpicks.
- Season and cook: Rub chicken with olive oil and seasoning, then sear in a skillet. Bake in the oven until cooked through.
- Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest before serving.
Notes
- You can use frozen spinach—just thaw and squeeze out excess moisture before mixing.
- Serve with rice, pasta, or a simple salad.
- Toothpicks help hold the filling in place during cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
