Romantic Stuffed Chicken Breasts a Deux
Elevate your next date night with "Romantic Stuffed Chicken Breasts à Deux," a gourmet dish that's as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. This elegant recipe features tender chicken breasts filled with a luxurious mixture of cream cheese, fresh spinach, garlic, and Parmesan, seasoned to perfection with Italian herbs. Each stuffed breast is seared to golden perfection before finishing in the oven for a juicy, flavorful result. Ideal for serving two, this dish pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or velvety mashed potatoes, creating a restaurant-quality meal in under an hour. Perfect for Valentine's Day, anniversaries, or romantic dinners, this irresistible stuffed chicken recipe promises to impress your special someone.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 toothpicks
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare the filling by combining the softened cream cheese, chopped spinach, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Stir until the mixture is evenly combined.
Take the chicken breasts and carefully slice a pocket in the thickest part of each breast using a sharp knife, being careful not to cut all the way through.
Stuff the prepared filling into each chicken pocket, dividing it evenly between the two breasts. Use toothpicks to secure the pockets closed.
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the stuffed chicken breasts, searing them for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake the chicken breasts for 18-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Carefully remove the toothpicks before serving.
Plate the stuffed chicken breasts and serve them with your favorite side dishes, such as roasted vegetables or a creamy mashed potato.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
854 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.8 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.6 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 244 mg | 81% | |
| Sodium | 1736 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.3 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 72.1 g | 144% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 280 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 936 mg | 20% | |
*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.
