Baked Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe
User Reviews
4.2
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
3 people
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Calories
413 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
International
Baked Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe
Description
This Baked Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe involves making a smooth filling by combining ricotta cheese with cooked and well-drained spinach. The chicken breasts are carefully slit to form pockets, which are then filled with this mixture. A seasoning blend of salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic granules is rubbed onto the chicken, which is then drizzled with olive oil before baking at a high temperature.
The baking process cooks the chicken thoroughly while keeping the interior filling moist and creamy. The paprika adds subtle warmth and color to the crust, while the garlic granules provide aromatic depth. Optionally finishing the dish with a squeeze of lemon juice brightens the overall flavor.
This entrée works well when served alongside simple sides such as steamed vegetables or a fresh salad, emphasizing the creamy, mildly tangy filling and gently seasoned chicken. The recipe allows substitutions like cream cheese instead of ricotta or switching spinach for kale or salad greens without losing the core concept.
For those who like some heat, adding chili flakes or cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix can customize the flavor. Ensuring spinach is well drained is important to avoid excess moisture in the filling.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast
- 3 tablespoon ricotta cheese
- 3 cubes spinach frozen, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic granules
- 3 tablespoon olive oil to drizzle over
- lemon juice optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (390 Fahrenheit).
- Add the spinach cubes to a pan, pour over boiled water, and bring to a boil.
- Drain the water, and squeeze out as much water as you can.
- In a bowl, mix the ricotta with spinach to get a smooth paste.
- Using a sharp knife, make a pocket into each chicken breast, then stuff with the spinach filling.
- Mix the salt, pepper, paprika and garlic granules, drizzle half of the oil over the chicken breasts, then rub each chicken breast with the mixture.
- Drizzle the remaining oil over the chicken.
- Bake in the oven for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Drizzle some lemon juice over - optional.
Notes
- Lemon juice adds a bright finish but is optional.
- Chili flakes or cayenne pepper can be added to the seasoning for a spicier version.
- Cream cheese may be used in place of ricotta if preferred.
- Spinach filling can be swapped with kale or mixed salad greens to vary the flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 413 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 413kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 50g | 100% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 152mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 664mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 884mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 581IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.2
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