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Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast

Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast

This Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe is easy, budget-friendly, and the PERFECT way to elevate your weeknight meal game!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 340 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish

Ingredients
  

Filling Ingredients

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cups baby spinach, chopped *
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • teaspoon garlic powder
  • teaspoon red pepper flakes

Chicken Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs.)
  • 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a small bowl combine the spinach filling ingredients (softened cream cheese, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, chopped spinach, garlic, salt, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes). Stir everything together until well combined and set aside.
  • Next, in a small bowl combine the spices for the chicken seasoning (Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper). Set aside.
  • Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board. Using a sharp small knife, carefully cut a slit in the side of each breast about ¾ of the way through, making sure not to cut all the way through.
  • Now cover the chicken breasts with the olive oil on both sides. Then divide and rub the seasoning mixture on both sides of the chicken breasts.
  • Next, begin stuffing the spinach and cheese filling into the pockets of each chicken breast. Divide the filling evenly between all four breasts.
  • Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a large 9x13-inch baking dish. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven and allow it to rest for a few minutes so the juices can redistribute throughout the breast. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

I use fresh baby spinach, but you can also use frozen spinach. Just make sure to thaw it first and squeeze out any excess liquid.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 31gFat: 22gSodium: 1138mgFiber: 1g
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