Description
A deliciously creamy and garlicky stuffed chicken breast recipe that is easy to prepare and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken
- 4 pieces Boneless skinless chicken breasts (Try to pick similar sizes.)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil (For rubbing on chicken)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (To taste.)
- 1 teaspoon Pepper (To taste.)
- 1 teaspoon Paprika or Italian seasoning (Whatever you like.)
For the Filling
- 8 ounces Cream cheese (Softened for easier mixing.)
- 2 cups Spinach (Fresh or frozen. Squeeze out moisture if frozen.)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Minced or use garlic powder.)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (Optional, for added flavor.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, spinach, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and parmesan until well combined.
- Prepare the chicken breasts by cutting a pocket without slicing through.
- Stuff each chicken pocket with the spinach cream cheese mixture and season the outside with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Rub with a bit of olive oil.
Baking
- Place the stuffed chicken in a lightly greased baking dish, making sure to space them apart.
- Bake uncovered for 22-28 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Notes
Great way to use up spinach. Can prep earlier in the day and refrigerate before baking. Leftovers reheat well in the oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 40
