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Three golden, stuffed chicken breasts in a white plate with creamy spinach filling underneath. Overhead shot with a homemade, glossy, and mouthwatering look.

Stuffed Chicken Breast

Juicy stuffed chicken breast filled with a creamy spinach and cheese mixture, baked to perfection for a delightful and flavorful meal.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: 15$

Equipment

  • 1 Oven (Preheated to 375°F (190°C))
  • 1 Baking dish (Lightly greased)
  • 1 Mixing bowl (For preparing the filling)
  • 1 Cutting board (For chicken preparation)
  • 1 Toothpicks (To secure the stuffed chicken)

Ingredients

  • 4 Chicken breasts - Boneless skinless
  • 1 cup Spinach - Fresh chopped
  • ½ cup Cream cheese - Softened
  • ½ cup Mozzarella cheese - Shredded
  • 2 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil - For brushing

Instructions 

  • Set oven to 375°F (190°C).​
  • On a cutting board, use a sharp knife to cut a horizontal pocket into each chicken breast without slicing all the way through.​
  • Lightly season the inside of each pocket with a pinch of salt and pepper.​
  • In a mixing bowl, combine chopped spinach, cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, minced garlic, paprika, remaining salt, and black pepper until well mixed.​
  • Evenly divide the filling and spoon into each chicken pocket.​
  • Use toothpicks to close the openings and keep the filling inside during cooking.​
  • Place the stuffed chicken breasts in the greased baking dish.​
  • Lightly brush the tops of the chicken with olive oil for a golden finish.​
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).​
  • Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes, then remove toothpicks and serve warm.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1breast | Calories: 320kcal (16%) | Carbohydrates: 3g (1%) | Protein: 45g (90%) | Fat: 14g (22%) | Saturated Fat: 6g (38%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 120mg (40%) | Sodium: 450mg (20%) | Potassium: 700mg (20%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 1500IU (30%) | Vitamin C: 6mg (7%) | Calcium: 150mg (15%) | Iron: 1.8mg (10%)