Spinach Stuffed Chicken: Juicy Delight with Turkey Bacon Twist
Spinach Stuffed Chicken is a delicious and healthy meal option that combines tender chicken breasts stuffed with a flavorful spinach and turkey bacon filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy, then crumble it.
- Sauté garlic in olive oil, then add spinach until wilted.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, mozzarella, spinach, and bacon.
- Slice open chicken breasts and stuff them with the mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper, then place in a baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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