Description
This Spinach Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a family dinner or entertaining guests. Tender chicken breasts are filled with a creamy mixture of spinach, cream cheese, and savory cheeses, then baked to perfection. Serve with your favorite sides for a delicious meal that will impress everyone!
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Filling:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Additional:
- toothpicks for securing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, spinach, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the chicken: Cut a pocket into each chicken breast and stuff with the spinach and cream cheese mixture. Secure with toothpicks.
- Season and sear: Season the chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper. Sear in an oven-safe skillet until golden brown.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Rest and serve: Remove toothpicks, let rest, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding sun-dried tomatoes or chopped artichokes to the filling.
- Pair with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
