Description
A delicious and easy-to-make stuffed chicken breast filled with spinach and cheese, perfect for a healthy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast.
- Mix spinach, mozzarella, cream cheese, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika in a bowl.
- Stuff the mixture into the chicken pockets.
- Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Remove toothpicks before serving.
Notes
- Use kitchen twine if toothpicks aren’t available.
- Check internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: stuffed chicken, spinach cheese chicken, healthy dinner