Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
533 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe
Description
Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe uses boneless, skinless chicken breasts that are butterflied and seasoned with garlic parsley salt and paprika for a balanced savory profile. The filling combines softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, pressed garlic, and chopped fresh spinach to create a creamy, flavorful stuffing that adds moisture and richness inside the chicken.
After assembling the stuffed breasts and securing them with toothpicks, the chicken is browned on all sides in butter over medium heat to develop a golden crust. The cooking is completed on the stovetop, ensuring the meat reaches 165°F internally and stays juicy while melting the filling inside. The combination of creamy, tangy filling with the herb-seasoned chicken offers a satisfying texture and flavor contrast.
This dish is suitable for a main course with simple sides and highlights a filling that combines fresh greens with cheese and garlic aroma.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast boneless and skinless
- 2 tbsp garlic parsley salt
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 4 tbsp butter unsalted
- 6 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 2 garlic pressed, cloves
- 1 cup spinach chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and chopped spinach. Set aside.
- Butterfly the chicken breasts (see detailed instructions in the blog post).
- Season each breast with garlic parsley salt and paprika on all sides.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the spinach cheese mixture. To keep the filling inside, seal each end of the breast with a toothpick.
- Preheat a skillet with butter over medium-heat. Brown all sides of the chicken. Continue cooking over medium heat until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 533 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 533kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 154mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 1832mg | 76% |
| Potassium | 406mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2650IU | 53% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 173mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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