Stuffed Chicken Breast
Juicy stuffed chicken breast filled with a creamy spinach and cheese mixture, baked to perfection for a delightful and flavorful meal.
Pin Share Print 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%)