Irresistible Stuffed Chicken
A delightful stuffed chicken recipe with a rich filling of creamy cheese, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the cream cheese, mozzarella, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Cut a deep pocket into each chicken breast.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the creamy filling.
- Sear the stuffed chicken breasts in olive oil over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (73°C).
- Rest the chicken for a few minutes before slicing.
Notes
Don’t overstuff the chicken, and choose evenly-sized breasts for even cooking. Experiment with different cheese types for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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