Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Chicken: Easy Recipe for Home Cooks
A delicious and easy recipe for cheesy spinach stuffed chicken that is perfect for home cooks looking to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking & Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 cups spinach, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Cut a pocket in each chicken breast and stuff with the spinach mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear each stuffed chicken breast for 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the seared chicken to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve with a side salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Adjust the amount of cheese according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Chicken, Easy Recipe, Chicken Recipe, Spinach Recipes