Tuscany Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Elevate your dinner game with Tuscany Stuffed Chicken Breasts, a gourmet-inspired dish bursting with Mediterranean flavors. Juicy chicken breasts are carefully pocketed and filled with a luxurious mixture of creamy cheeses, vibrant spinach, and the sweet tang of sun-dried tomatoes. Seasoned with aromatic Italian spices and paprika, this irresistible entrée is seared to golden perfection before baking, ensuring a tender, flavorful bite in every forkful. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a restaurant-quality meal, serve these stuffed chicken breasts alongside roasted vegetables or a crisp green salad for an unforgettable Tuscan-style feast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups Fresh spinach
- 0.33 cup Sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, drained and chopped)
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 tablespoons Cream cheese, softened
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut a pocket into each breast. Be careful not to cut all the way through.
In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Add the spinach to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked spinach, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella, cream cheese, salt (1/4 teaspoon), and pepper (1/4 teaspoon). Mix well to create the stuffing.
Spoon the stuffing evenly into each chicken breast pocket and secure the edges with toothpicks to prevent leaking.
Season the outside of the chicken breasts with the remaining salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
In an oven-safe skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Carefully remove the toothpicks before serving and pair with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2202 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.0 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.1 g | 196% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 736 mg | 245% | |
| Sodium | 4443 mg | 193% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.0 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.5 g | ||
| Protein | 255.5 g | 511% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1080 mg | 83% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 3033 mg | 65% | |
*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.
