Spinach Stuffed Chicken: Easy and Delicious Weeknight Meal
A simple and tasty recipe for spinach stuffed chicken, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Cut pockets in the chicken breasts and fill them with the spinach mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and sear the stuffed chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include herbs like basil or oregano in the filling.
- Serve with a side salad or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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