Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Chicken Breast
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Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Chicken Breast
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Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Chicken is a delicious way to turn a creamy dip into an incredible dinner! Serve it with a creamy sauce for added flavor!
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Ingredients
CHICKEN:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon mild paprika optional
- 1 pinch salt to season
- 1 pinch pepper to season
SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP:
- 4 ounces frozen spinach thawed
- 8 ounces Block Cream Cheese light or reduced fat, at room temp
- 6 ounces artichoke hearts in brine bottled or canned, finely chopped, see notes
- ½ cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 pinch salt to taste
OPTIONAL CREAM SAUCE:
- 1 handful spinach artichoke dip
- 1 cup half and half or heavy cream
Instructions
For The Chicken:
- Place each chicken breast on a flat surface. Season both sides of each breast with the Italian seasoning and paprika. With your hand supporting each piece, cut a slit or pocket about ¾ quarter of the way through, being careful not to cut all the way.
For The Dip Filling:
- Squeeze any and all excess liquid out of the spinach and discard the water. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the spinach, cream cheese, artichokes, mozzarella, parmesan and garlic; mix well to combine.
- Stuff chicken with 1-2 tablespoons of the spinach artichoke dip, spreading evenly with the back of the spoon. Reserve the leftover dip for later.*
- Seal chicken breasts with two or three toothpicks near the opening to keep the dip inside while cooking.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet or non stick pan over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden. Flip and sear on the other side, covering pan with a lid, until cooked through, (about 6 to 7 minutes per side). Transfer chicken to a warm plate to make the cream sauce.
For The Cream Sauce:
- Combine half and half or heavy cream with the remaining dip (you should have exactly half remaining). Stir until sauce is combined and thickened. Add the chicken back into the pan and serve immediately!
Notes
- Don't like artichokes? Replace them with an extra 4 oz | 120 g of frozen and thawed spinach.
- *The cream sauce is optional! If you're not wanting to make it, HALVE the DIP ingredients in the ingredients list to ensure there is no leftover dip.
- If you're wanting to save the reserved dip for later instead of using it in a cream sauce, simply refrigerate it up to 4 days OR freeze up to 3 months in a plastic container. When ready to use, mix ½ cup milk or cream through to thin the consistency and reheat over medium-low heat.
- NUTRITION INFORMATION INCLUDES THE SAUCE!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
502kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
66g
(132%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
177mg
(59%)
Sodium
1.088mg
(0%)
Potassium
1.204mg
(0%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
5.042IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
452mg
(45%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 502 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 502kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 66g | 132% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 177mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 1.088mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 1.204mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 5.042IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 452mg | 45% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.6
198 reviews
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