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Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe

These 5-ingredient spinach stuffed chicken breasts are a family favorite because they're easy, cheesy, and delicious!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 546 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1½ tablespoons canola oil or olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter ¼ stick
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
  • 5.2 ounces Boursin cheese 1 package
  • ½ cup dry white wine optional

Instructions

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  1. Cut a 3-inch wide pocket into the thick side of each breast--it should cut almost to the other side, but do not cut all the way through. Season both sides of each breast with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Heat oil & butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Turn the heat to medium.
  3. Place the spinach in the skillet and sauté the spinach about 30 seconds, just long enough to wilt, but not burn. Dab the spinach with a paper towel to remove excess oil.
  4. In a medium bowl, mix the cheese and spinach until combined. Stuff the chicken breasts with the spinach and cheese mixture, and secure the breasts with toothpicks.
  5. Place the breasts in the hot skillet and cook for 4 minutes, or until the chicken turns golden brown. Carefully flip the breasts over and cook another 3 minutes, or until golden brown.
  6. Reduce heat to low, add wine (if using), cover and cook another 3-5 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the middle. A meat thermometer should read 160°F when placed in the thickest part of the breast.

Notes

  • Storage: Store spinach stuffed chicken breasts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • If you don’t have Boursin cheese, use regular cream cheese and mix it with garlic and herbs to your taste.
  • If you're tight on time, you can stuff your chicken breasts with a pre-made spinach dip. Grab some from the deli section of your grocery store and turn plain chicken breasts into a masterpiece!
  • I like fresh spinach best, but you can use frozen spinach too. Just thaw, microwave, or let it thaw and heat through in the skillet.
  • If you have more of the cheesy spinach dip mixture than you need to stuff the chicken breasts, keep the extras. It’s great as a dip or topping for so many things!

Nutrition Information

Calories 546kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 53g (106%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 204mg (68%) Sodium 1098mg (46%) Potassium 980mg (28%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 2033IU (41%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 57mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 546

% Daily Value*

Calories 546kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 53g 106%
Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 204mg 68%
Sodium 1098mg 46%
Potassium 980mg 21%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 2033IU 41%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 57mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.