Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Breast: 1 Quick Dinner
Enjoy juicy chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy spinach and cheese filling, baked to perfection. This recipe is simple, flavorful, and perfect for any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 5 oz fresh spinach, chopped
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine the chopped spinach, softened cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly incorporated.
- Butterfly the chicken breasts by slicing them horizontally, almost all the way through, to create a pocket.
- Generously stuff the spinach and cheese mixture into the pocket of each chicken breast.
- Secure the opening with toothpicks if needed to keep the filling inside.
- Drizzle the chicken breasts with olive oil and season the outside with salt and pepper.
- Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For an extra layer of flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg to the spinach filling.
- If you don’t have cream cheese, ricotta cheese can be used as a substitute.
- Ensure the chicken is not overcooked to keep it juicy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg