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Delicious Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe

Delicious Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe with Spinach and Cheese

Try this Delicious Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe for a flavorful dish filled with spinach, cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes. Perfect for any occasion!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 chicken breasts
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 559

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
Seasoning
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
Filling
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil for filling
  • 3 cups packed spinach, roughly chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained/chopped
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan, grated
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Baking dish
  • paring knife

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375° F.
  2. Add 1-2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the spinach and garlic and cook until wilted, approximately 3-4 minutes. Let cool.
  3. Set the spinach/garlic and sun-dried tomatoes aside. Combine the remaining filling ingredients, then gently stir in the spinach/garlic and tomatoes. Set aside.
  4. Pat the chicken dry. Use a sharp paring knife to create a pocket for the stuffing. Be careful not to cut all the way through to the other side.
  5. Stuff each chicken breast with the filling. Sprinkle the top of the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  6. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add 2 chicken breasts at a time and sear each side until golden, approximately 2-3 minutes.
  7. If the skillet is not oven safe, transfer the chicken to a baking dish.
  8. Bake at 375° for 17-20 minutes, or until the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165° F. Rest for 5 minutes prior to serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breastCalories: 559kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 61gFat: 30gSodium: 701mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

Notes

This recipe allows for various ingredient substitutions, such as using different cheeses or adding vegetables for more crunch and flavor.

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