Italian Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with these irresistibly flavorful Italian Stuffed Chicken Breasts! Tender chicken breasts are filled with a savory mixture of fresh spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and a blend of melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, creating a mouthwatering dish that's both comforting and elegant. Seasoned with fragrant Italian herbs and seared to golden perfection before baking, these stuffed chicken breasts boast a juicy interior and a beautifully crisp exterior. Perfectly portioned for four and ready in under an hour, this recipe is ideal for impressing guests or treating your family to a restaurant-quality meal. Serve alongside roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad for a complete Italian-inspired feast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 2 cups Fresh spinach
- 0.33 cup Sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 8 pieces Toothpicks
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with a light coating of olive oil.
Carefully butterfly the chicken breasts by slicing horizontally through the middle without cutting all the way through to create a pocket.
Season the inside and outside of the chicken breasts with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Mix until evenly distributed.
Stuff each chicken breast with an equal amount of the prepared filling, ensuring it doesn’t overflow. Secure the openings with toothpicks to keep the filling in place while baking.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the stuffed chicken breasts on both sides for 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
Transfer the seared chicken breasts to the prepared baking dish. Cover the dish loosely with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove the toothpicks before serving. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese or fresh herbs, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2062 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.5 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.6 g | 148% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 672 mg | 224% | |
| Sodium | 4720 mg | 205% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.5 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.3 g | ||
| Protein | 260.3 g | 521% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1231 mg | 95% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 2427 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
