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Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast
Featuring juicy chicken breasts stuffed with a seasoned cream cheese and spinach mixture, these Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast are a restaurant-quality dish you can prepare at home in under an hour.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 574 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts Boneless
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil 1 Tablespoon Divided
- 2 shallots Peeled and Minced
- 2 garlic cloves Minced
- 3 Cups chopped fresh spinach
- 1 Teaspoon salt
- 1 Teaspoon black pepper
- 1 Teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 Teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 Ounces cream cheese Softened
- 1 Cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray. Lay the chicken breasts flat on a clean surface. Use a sharp knife to make a horizontal slit in each chicken breast, creating a pocket for the spinach stuffing. Be careful not to cut all the way through.
- In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced shallots and garlic, and saute until they become fragrant and slightly softened.
- Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until it wilts down, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, Italian, and crushed red pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, grated parmesan cheese, half of the mixed spices, and sauteed spinach mixture. Stir until well combined.
- Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the chicken breasts and rub it all over. Season the chicken breasts with the other half of the spice mixture.
- Stuff each breast with the spinach and cheese mixture, dividing it evenly among the four pieces.
- Place the stuffed chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for about 30-45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Once cooked, remove the stuffed chicken breasts from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
574kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
58g
(116%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
195mg
(65%)
Sodium
1392mg
(58%)
Potassium
1109mg
(32%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
2824IU
(56%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
300mg
(30%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 574
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 574kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 58g | 116% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 195mg | 65% |
| Sodium | 1392mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 1109mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2824IU | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 300mg | 30% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.