11/12/2024
Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe 🍗
Ingredients:😻
For the Chicken Breasts:
3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 3/4 to 2 lbs)
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
For the Filling:
4 oz cream cheese, cold
1 Tbsp mayonnaise
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups baby spinach leaves, chopped
1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions:
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and position a rack in the center.
Prepare Filling: In a mixing bowl, mash together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and garlic with a fork. Then, stir in the mozzarella, parmesan, and chopped spinach until combined.
Prepare Chicken: Lay the chicken on a flat surface and cut a slit 3/4 of the way through each breast without cutting all the way through. Stuff each chicken breast with 1/3 of the spinach mixture and secure with toothpicks if necessary.
Season Chicken: Season the outside of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Sear Chicken: Heat the olive oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and sauté for about 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
Bake Chicken: Flip the chicken one more time and immediately transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Rest and Serve: Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with the pan juices spooned over the top.
Nutrition Per Serving:
Calories: 211 kcal
Carbohydrates: 2g
Protein: 16g
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 65mg
Sodium: 628mg
Potassium: 300mg
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 1g
Storage:
Store the cooked chicken breasts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To reheat, bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through.
