Spinach Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken
A delicious stuffed chicken breast filled with creamy spinach and cheese, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the softened cream cheese, chopped spinach, minced garlic, and half of the mozzarella cheese in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Slice a pocket into each chicken breast, fill with the spinach mixture, and secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Mix breadcrumbs with salt and pepper, then dip each breast in olive oil and coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a greased baking dish and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For an extra crunch, consider mixing panko breadcrumbs with regular breadcrumbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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