Description
Savory Spinach Stuffed Chicken is a delightful dish that marries the wholesome goodness of chicken with the vibrant flavors of fresh spinach and creamy cheese. This recipe features tender chicken breasts stuffed with a luscious mixture of feta and cream cheese, creating a flavor explosion that’s sure to impress at any family dinner or special occasion. With minimal preparation time and customizable ingredients, this dish is perfect for both weeknight meals and festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix chopped spinach, feta cheese, cream cheese, and garlic until creamy.
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create pockets; season with salt and pepper.
- Stuff each chicken pocket generously with the spinach mixture.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat; sear each stuffed chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg