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Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast

This spinach stuffed chicken recipe is wrapped in bacon and baked until tender and juicy.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 532 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces fresh spinach or ⅔ cup frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed
  • 2 ounces Swiss cheese or mozzarella, sliced into 4 slices
  • 2 tablespoons spreadable cream cheese herb & garlic flavor * see note
  • black pepper
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 5 to 6 oz each
  • 8 slices Bacon
  • Cajun Seasoning optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Coarsely chop the spinach and place it in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Stir until wilted. Add cream cheese and stir until melted and creamy. Cool completely.
  3. With a sharp knife, butterfly chicken breast horizontally (so you can open it like a book) and pound to ½" thickness. Season with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper.
  4. Divide the spinach mixture over each breast and top with one slice of Swiss cheese. Close chicken around the spinach and cheese.
  5. Wrap each breast with 2 slices of bacon and secure with toothpicks. Season with cajun or chicken seasoning if desired.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until internal temperature reads 165°F. Remove and discard toothpicks.

Notes

  • If you don't have flavored cream cheese, add a pinch of garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 532 (27%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 59g (118%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 194mg (65%) Sodium 648mg (27%) Potassium 1260mg (36%) Fiber 1g (4%) Vitamin A 5615IU (112%) Vitamin C 18.6mg (21%) Calcium 187mg (19%) Iron 2.6mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 532

% Daily Value*

Calories 532 27%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 59g 118%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 194mg 65%
Sodium 648mg 27%
Potassium 1260mg 27%
Fiber 1g 4%
Vitamin A 5615IU 112%
Vitamin C 18.6mg 21%
Calcium 187mg 19%
Iron 2.6mg 14%

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