Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Chicken
A creamy spinach and cheese filling stuffed inside seared chicken breasts, then baked for a juicy and flavorful main dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped (packed)
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, stir together the softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, chopped spinach, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper until evenly combined.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and cut a horizontal pocket into the thickest part of each breast.
- Spoon the filling into each pocket and seal with toothpicks if necessary.
- Heat olive oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Sear the stuffed breasts for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use baby spinach for a milder taste. Frozen spinach can be used if thawed and excess moisture is removed. Swap mozzarella for other cheeses as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/stuffed-chicken-breast/