Description
Delicious spinach stuffed chicken features tender chicken breasts enveloping a creamy, savory spinach filling. This dish is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a satisfying family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix sautéed spinach, cream cheese, Parmesan, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Create pockets in each chicken breast by slicing them carefully.
- Generously fill each pocket with the spinach mixture; secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- Place stuffed chicken in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider incorporating feta cheese or swapping spinach for kale. - Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after cooking to retain moisture.