Description
This irresistibly delicious spinach stuffed chicken recipe features juicy chicken breasts filled with creamy spinach, mozzarella, and parmesan. It’s a high-protein, low-carb meal perfect for dinner or special occasions. Discover the best way to make spinach stuffed chicken with bold flavors, minimal prep, and comforting satisfaction.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breasts (2 large boneless, skinless)
3 cups fresh spinach
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté garlic until fragrant.
3. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
4. In a bowl, mix spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, and parmesan.
5. Butterfly the chicken breasts by slicing a pocket lengthwise, being careful not to cut through.
6. Season chicken on both sides and inside with salt, pepper, and paprika.
7. Stuff each chicken breast with the spinach mixture and secure with toothpicks if needed.
8. Sear stuffed chicken in a skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden.
9. Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until chicken is fully cooked (internal temp 165°F).
10. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Make sure to drain any excess moisture from the spinach to avoid a soggy filling.
Use an oven-safe skillet to minimize cleanup.
To spice it up, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked and Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg