Description
Spinach Stuffed Chicken features tender, juicy chicken breasts filled with a creamy spinach and cheese mixture, seared until golden and baked to perfection. It’s a low-carb, high-protein dish that’s both indulgent and simple to prepare.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus more for searing)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant, then add spinach and cook until wilted. Set aside to cool.
- In a bowl, combine cooled spinach, cream cheese, and mozzarella. Mix well.
- Slice a deep pocket into each chicken breast without cutting all the way through. Season the outside with salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika if using.
- Stuff each breast with the spinach-cheese mixture.
- Heat additional olive oil in an oven-safe skillet and sear the stuffed chicken breasts on both sides until golden.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes