Description
A flavorful and healthy Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe featuring tender chicken breasts filled with a creamy mixture of sautéed spinach, cream cheese, and mozzarella, cooked to golden perfection on the stovetop and finished in the oven. This easy dish takes just 30 minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Stuffing
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the stuffed chicken later.
- Prepare chicken pockets: Carefully cut a pocket into each chicken breast without cutting all the way through, creating space for the filling.
- Sauté spinach: Heat a pan over medium heat and sauté the fresh spinach until wilted, about 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Mix stuffing: In a bowl, combine the wilted spinach with cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, mixing until well incorporated.
- Stuff chicken: Fill each chicken breast pocket evenly with the spinach and cheese mixture.
- Secure chicken: Use toothpicks to secure the openings of the chicken breasts and season the outside with salt and pepper to taste.
- Sear chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the stuffed chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes on each side, until both sides are golden brown.
- Bake chicken: Transfer the skillet or chicken breasts to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- Serve: Remove toothpicks carefully, serve the stuffed chicken breasts hot, and enjoy your delicious meal.
Notes
- Make sure not to cut through the chicken breast completely to keep the stuffing inside during cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- For easier stuffing, soften the cream cheese at room temperature before mixing.
- Leftover stuffed chicken can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Optional: serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
