Description
A flavorful dish with chicken breasts stuffed with spinach, cheese, and herbs, then baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Butterfly the chicken breasts by slicing them horizontally without cutting all the way through.
- In a bowl, mix spinach, mozzarella, cream cheese, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the spinach mixture and secure with toothpicks.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe pan over medium heat. Sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove toothpicks before serving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches 165°F internally.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Substitute feta cheese for mozzarella for a tangier taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: spinach stuffed chicken, baked chicken, healthy chicken recipe