Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts
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5.0
1,284 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
7 mins
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Cook Time
7 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
211 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts
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Cream Cheese Spinach Stuffed Chicken is so juicy and tasty. Searing on the stove first gives it beautiful color, then finishing it off in the oven ensures it’s cooked without drying out. This recipe serves 6 if you cut the stuffed chicken breasts in half.
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Ingredients
For the Chicken Breasts:
- 3 large chicken breasts boneless, skinless (1 3/4 to 2 lbs, even-sized pieces)
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
For the Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese cold
- 1 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 garlic cloves pressed
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups baby spinach leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425˚F with a rack in the center. In a mixing bowl, mash together cream cheese, mayo and garlic with a fork then stir in mozzarella, parmesan and chopped spinach leaves until combined.
- Lay chicken on a flat surface and cut slit 3/4 of the way through without cutting all the way through. Stuff each chicken breast with 1/3 of the mixture and seal horizontally with a toothpick (make sure the chicken breast can lay flat on the sides for searing.
- Season the outside of the chicken breast all over with 3/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder and 1/2 tsp paprika, or season to taste.
- Heat 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil in an oven-proof pan such as cast iron, or large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and sauté for 4 minutes per side until golden brown on each side.
- Flip a second time and immediately transfer skillet to preheated oven. Bake at 425˚F for 10-15 minutes until thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken registers at 165˚F. Rest chicken 5 minutes before slicing. Spoon pan juices over chicken to serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
211kcal
(11%)
Carbs
2g
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
65mg
(22%)
Sodium
628mg
(26%)
Potassium
300mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1117IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
115mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 211kcal | 11% |
| Carbs | 2g | |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 628mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1117IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 115mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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