Spinach Stuffed Chicken
Elevate your dinner routine with this irresistible Spinach Stuffed Chicken recipe, a mouthwatering combination of tender, juicy chicken breasts filled with a creamy, cheesy spinach mixture. Featuring a rich blend of cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, and parmesan, paired with fragrant garlic and Italian seasoning, this dish is both decadent and nutritious. The chicken is perfectly seasoned with smoked paprika and seared to golden perfection before being baked to juicy doneness. Ideal for impressing guests or spicing up weeknight meals, it’s ready in just 45 minutes and pairs beautifully with a fresh salad or roasted vegetables. Packed with flavor, protein, and wholesome ingredients, this one-pan recipe is a true showstopper!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 piece Chicken breasts
- 3 cups Fresh spinach
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 quarter cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 piece Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning
- 8 piece Toothpicks
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare the filling by heating 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add the spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, approximately 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
In a mixing bowl, combine cooked spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, salt (1/2 teaspoon), pepper (1/2 teaspoon), and Italian seasoning. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
Using a sharp knife, slice a pocket into each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
Stuff each chicken breast with the spinach and cheese mixture, securing the openings with toothpicks to keep the filling inside.
In a small dish, mix the smoked paprika, remaining salt, and remaining pepper. Rub the mixture over the outside of each chicken breast.
Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove the chicken from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes. Remove toothpicks before serving and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2291 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.6 g | 158% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.7 g | 264% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 789 mg | 263% | |
| Sodium | 4224 mg | 184% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.8 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.5 g | ||
| Protein | 260.0 g | 520% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1322 mg | 102% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 262 mg | 6% | |
*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.
