Pan Fried Spinach Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
382 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Pan Fried Spinach Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe
Description
Chicken breasts are first pounded slightly to an even thickness for even cooking and then butterflied by cutting almost through to create a pocket. The breasts are seared on medium heat in olive oil until golden and cooked through, ensuring they reach the safe temperature of 165°F. Meanwhile, a creamy filling is made by combining thawed, drained chopped spinach with cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and green onion or chives.
This warm spinach and cheese mixture is spooned inside each prepared chicken breast. The pan is then covered and heated on low to allow the filling to warm through and meld with the chicken. The result is crisp-skinned chicken with a soft, flavorful spinach and cheese interior.
Because this dish doesn’t reheat well due to the cream cheese filling, it is best made fresh for immediate serving. It pairs well with simple sides given its rich interior, providing a balanced main entrée.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast
- spinach frozen, chopped, thawed and squeezed dry, 10-ounce package
- 1/2 cup cream cheese at room temperature
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1-2 tablespoons green onion or chives, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Place plastic wrap on top of each chicken breast and using a meat mallet, pound them slightly thinner. ( they will fry up faster if you do this step.)
- To butterfly your chicken breasts, lay them flat on sturdy surface. Place one hand on top to hold it in place and then slice 3/4 of the way through the chicken breast. Do not slice all the way through!
- Heat up the olive oil in a large skillet.
- Fry the chicken breast in the frying pan on medium heat, approximately 7 minutes a side, until they start to get golden brown and crispy on the outside and reach a temperature of 165°F. You want them to be cooked before you stuff them!
- Combine the spinach, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, chives, pepper and garlic in a bowl and microwave to take the chill off. Make sure it's nice and warm. (This is such an easy cheat! I was so excited!)
- Carefully spoon a quarter of cheese mixture into the middle of the cooked chicken breasts.
- Turn the heat to low and put a lid on the frying pan. Heat for another 5-7 minutes, until the cream cheese mixture has heated through.
- Remove and plate. Enjoy!
Notes
- Only prepare as many chicken breasts as will be eaten immediately; leftovers do not store well.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 382 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 382kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 52g | 104% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 180mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 453mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 875mg | 19% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 515IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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