Irresistible Stuffed Chicken
A flavorful stuffed chicken dish filled with creamy cheese and spinach, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 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).
- Create the stuffing mixture by mixing together the chopped spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Prepare each chicken breast by cutting a pocket into it.
- Stuff the chicken pockets with the cheese mixture.
- Sear the stuffed chicken breasts in a hot skillet with olive oil until golden brown on both sides.
- Bake the chicken in a baking dish for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Rest the chicken for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve over quinoa or garlic mashed potatoes. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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