Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast
A delicious and nutritious dish featuring juicy chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy spinach filling, perfect for families looking for healthy meal options.
Ingredients
For the filling
- 2 cups Fresh spinach Washed and chopped
- 4 oz Cream cheese Provides creaminess and flavor
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese Adds richness and depth of flavor
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced for enhanced flavor
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning For added herb flavor
- 1 tbsp Olive oil Used for sautéing spinach
For the chicken
- 4 pieces Chicken breast Lean protein source, sliced into pockets
- 1 tbsp Olive oil For greasing the baking dish and drizzling
- Salt to taste Salt For seasoning the stuffed chicken
- Pepper to taste Pepper For seasoning the stuffed chicken
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare a baking dish by lightly greasing it with olive oil.
- Wash and chop the fresh spinach.
- In a skillet, heat a bit of olive oil and sauté the chopped spinach and minced garlic until wilted.
- Remove from heat and combine with cream cheese, grated Parmesan, and Italian seasoning in a bowl.
Cooking
- Slice a pocket into each chicken breast without cutting all the way through.
- Stuff the spinach mixture into each chicken breast pocket generously.
- Place the stuffed chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
- Drizzle a little olive oil over the stuffed chicken and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Serving
- Once done, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice and serve with your favorite side dishes.
- Enjoy the flavorful meal with family or guests!
Notes
Stir-fry the spinach just until wilted to retain a pop of color. For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken breast in Italian dressing for 30 minutes before baking.