Description
Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy spinach and cheese filling, baked until golden and flavorful. A satisfying and elegant main dish perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (approximately 2 pounds, 4 equally sized pieces)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, small diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 5 ounces fresh baby spinach (approximately 3 cups)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- Trim excess fat from the chicken breasts. Carefully cut a pocket into each breast without slicing all the way through. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and garlic; cook for 1 minute. Add spinach and cook for 2–3 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, and the cooled spinach mixture. Stir until evenly mixed.
- Stuff each chicken breast with an equal portion of the spinach mixture and place in the prepared baking dish.
- Brush the tops of the stuffed chicken breasts with the olive oil seasoning mixture.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the tops are lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use toothpicks to secure the chicken if the filling spills out.
- Frozen spinach can be used; thaw and drain thoroughly first.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve with rice, pasta, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg
