Description
A deliciously stuffed chicken breast recipe featuring creamy spinach and mozzarella.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, garlic, and Italian seasoning until well combined.
- Cut pockets into each chicken breast and fill generously with the spinach mixture.
- Secure openings with toothpicks to prevent filling from escaping.
- Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 25-30 minutes or until juices run clear.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or roasted vegetables.
- For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken breasts before stuffing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg