Description
This Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe features tender chicken breasts filled with a flavorful mixture of spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and creamy cheeses, making it a delicious and satisfying meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Filling:
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3 cups packed spinach, roughly chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained/chopped
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/3 cup Parmesan, grated
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add spinach and garlic, cooking until wilted. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and remove from heat. Mix in cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, herbs, and spices.
- Stuff the Chicken: Cut a slit into each chicken breast to create a pocket. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Fill each breast with the spinach mixture.
- Cook the Chicken: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken on both sides until browned. Transfer to the oven and bake until chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite ingredients like mushrooms, artichokes, or different cheeses.
- Make sure to secure the stuffed chicken breasts with toothpicks to prevent the filling from falling out while cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg