Description
Delicious and healthy Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe featuring tender chicken breasts filled with a creamy mixture of spinach, cream cheese, and mozzarella. Perfectly seasoned and baked to juicy perfection, this low-carb and gluten-free main course is easy to prepare and ideal for a satisfying family dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Filling
- 2 cups 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
Other
- Toothpicks or kitchen twine for securing
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken Breasts: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Carefully cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast using a sharp knife, ensuring not to cut all the way through.
- Sauté Spinach and Garlic: In a medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Make Filling: In a bowl, combine the cooked spinach and garlic mixture with softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until fully incorporated.
- Stuff Chicken Breasts: Fill each chicken breast pocket with an equal amount of the spinach and cheese mixture. Secure the opening with toothpicks or kitchen twine to hold the filling in place during baking.
- Bake: Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a greased baking dish. Sprinkle the tops with paprika for added color and flavor. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is fully cooked.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute and ensure a moist texture.
Notes
- You can prepare the stuffed chicken breasts up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- For extra flavor, consider adding chopped sun-dried tomatoes or cooked bacon to the filling mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
