Description
Savor the delightful harmony of flavors in this stuffed chicken breast recipe, where tender chicken envelops a creamy filling of fresh spinach and rich cream cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this dish is bound to become a family favorite. With each bite, you’ll experience an explosion of taste that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat chicken breasts dry.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for 1 minute, then add spinach and cook until wilted (about 3 minutes).
- In a bowl, combine sautéed spinach and garlic with cream cheese, Parmesan, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create a pocket. Fill generously with the spinach mixture.
- Secure openings with toothpicks or kitchen twine; season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in a greased dish for 25-30 minutes until juices run clear.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg