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Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast

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Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast is a tender, flavorful dish featuring juicy chicken breasts filled with a creamy spinach and cheese mixture, then baked to golden perfection. Perfect for dinner parties or a healthy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
  • Toothpicks or kitchen twine for securing

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and spinach; sauté until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. In a bowl, mix cooked spinach with cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  4. Cut a pocket into each chicken breast, being careful not to slice all the way through.
  5. Stuff each chicken breast with the spinach-cheese mixture. Secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
  6. Season the outside of each breast with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  7. In an oven-safe skillet, heat remaining olive oil over medium heat. Sear chicken on both sides until golden (about 2-3 minutes per side).
  8. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  9. Let rest for 5 minutes. Remove toothpicks or twine before serving.

Notes

  • Use thawed frozen spinach if fresh isn’t available—just squeeze out the water.
  • Add red pepper flakes for a spicy version.
  • Stuff and refrigerate chicken up to 24 hours ahead for meal prep.
  • For extra flavor, wrap chicken in bacon before baking.

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