Description
This Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe is a delicious and impressive dish perfect for a special dinner. Juicy chicken breasts are filled with a flavorful mixture of spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and cheeses, then baked to perfection. Serve with mashed potatoes and roasted green beans for a complete meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Filling:
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3 cups packed spinach, roughly chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/3 cup Parmesan, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook spinach and garlic, then combine with remaining filling ingredients.
- Prepare the Chicken: Create a pocket in each chicken breast, stuff with filling, sprinkle with seasonings, and sear in a skillet.
- Bake: Transfer chicken to a baking dish if needed and bake until cooked through. Rest before serving.
Notes
- If chicken breasts are thick, tenderize them slightly with a meat mallet for more even cooking.
- For best results, shred/grate cheese from a block as it melts and tastes better.
- Use just under 1/2 cup of filling per chicken breast.
- Additional filling options include sauteed mushrooms, bacon, feta, etc.
- Toothpicks can help secure the filling if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
