Stuffed Chicken Breast
A simple and creamy stuffed chicken breast recipe filled with spinach and cheese, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup spinach (fresh or cooked)
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- Herbs like thyme or basil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, spinach, mozzarella, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Make a pocket in each chicken breast by slicing it horizontally, but do not cut all the way through.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the cream cheese mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the stuffed chicken breasts for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Pound the chicken thin for even cooking and dry it before searing for a better crust. You can also make this ahead by stuffing the chicken and refrigerating it before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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