Description
Delicious and flavorful spinach stuffed chicken breasts baked to perfection with a cheesy spinach filling. This low-carb and gluten-free dish is a satisfying main course that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Spinach Filling:
- 1 cup fresh spinach (chopped)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Toothpicks or kitchen twine
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Filling: Mix cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, spinach, and garlic in a bowl.
- Stuff the Chicken: Cut a pocket in each chicken breast, season, and stuff with the spinach mixture.
- Sear the Chicken: Sear stuffed chicken in a skillet until golden.
- Bake: Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes until fully cooked.
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use thawed and drained frozen spinach if fresh is not available.
- For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes or sun-dried tomatoes to the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed breast
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
