Description
These Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts are a delicious and satisfying meal that’s perfect for dinner. Tender chicken breasts are filled with a creamy spinach and cheese mixture, then baked to perfection. It’s a flavorful and impressive dish that’s surprisingly easy to make.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Filling: Sauté spinach and garlic, then mix with cheeses. Set aside.
- Prepare Chicken: Slice a pocket into each chicken breast. Season with spices and olive oil.
- Stuff Chicken: Fill each chicken breast with the cheesy spinach mixture.
- Bake: Place stuffed chicken in a baking dish and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest before serving.
Notes
- You can use frozen spinach—just thaw and squeeze out excess moisture before mixing.
- Try adding chopped sun-dried tomatoes or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
