Description
A delicious and creamy stuffed chicken breast filled with spinach and cream cheese, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the cream cheese, spinach, mozzarella cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cut a pocket in each chicken breast and stuff with the spinach and cream cheese mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include sun-dried tomatoes in the stuffing.
- Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
- Make sure not to overstuff the chicken to prevent it from bursting during cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg