Spinach Stuffed Chicken
Enjoy succulent chicken breasts filled with creamy spinach and cheese, making this Spinach Stuffed Chicken recipe a comforting dish that’s easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, mix chopped spinach, softened cream cheese, minced garlic, and shredded mozzarella until well combined.
- Carefully cut pockets into each chicken breast without slicing all the way through. Season with salt and pepper.
- Generously fill each pocket with the spinach mixture. If it spills out, simply tuck it back in.
- Place the stuffed chicken in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and cover loosely with foil. Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Remove foil during the last few minutes for browning.
- Serve hot alongside your favorite sides and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (180g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - Feel free to customize the filling by adding sun-dried tomatoes or herbs such as basil or oregano for an extra flavor boost. - Always pound your chicken breasts to an even thickness before cooking for better results.