Description
Craving a hearty yet healthy dinner idea that doesn’t skimp on flavor? This Spinach Stuffed Chicken is your new go-to. Juicy chicken breasts are filled with a rich blend of cream cheese, spinach, mozzarella, and garlic, then seared until golden and baked to perfection. Whether you need quick dinner ideas, a low-carb easy recipe, or food ideas for impressing guests, this dish checks all the boxes. It’s one of those easy dinner recipes you’ll turn to over and over again for its taste, simplicity, and wow-factor appeal.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup fresh spinach (or 3/4 cup thawed frozen spinach, squeezed dry)
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Toothpicks or kitchen twine
Instructions
1. Use a sharp knife to create a pocket in each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through. Season inside and out with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, minced garlic, and parsley. Mix until smooth and creamy.
3. Fill each chicken pocket with a couple of tablespoons of the spinach-cheese mixture. Seal with toothpicks or twine.
4. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 3–4 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
5. Transfer skillet to a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
6. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Remove toothpicks, garnish with parsley, and enjoy.
Notes
Always squeeze out any moisture from frozen spinach to avoid soggy filling.
Use toothpicks or twine to seal the chicken and prevent leakage during cooking.
Letting the chicken rest before serving ensures juicy results every time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked & Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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