Description
A delicious stuffed chicken recipe featuring a creamy spinach and cheese filling that transforms weeknight dinners into celebratory meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Fresh spinach
- 8 oz Cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts (skinless and boneless)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/4 cup Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 piece Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir in the fresh spinach until evenly distributed.
- Butterfly the chicken: Lay a chicken breast flat and slice horizontally almost through, opening it like a book to form a pocket.
- Fill and secure: Spoon about a quarter of the filling into each chicken pocket and press closed. Use toothpicks or kitchen twine if needed.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear each stuffed breast for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden.
- Finish in the oven: Transfer the skillet to a preheated 375°F oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For a vegan version, replace cream cheese with a cashew cream blend and use seitan or portobello caps instead of chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 90mg