Description
Creamy, cheesy, and bursting with flavor, these Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts are a must-try! The combination of searing on the stove and baking in the oven ensures perfectly juicy chicken with a golden-brown crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 ¾ to 2 lbs)
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 ½ Tbsp olive oil
- 4 oz cream cheese, cold
- 1 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups baby spinach, chopped
- ¼ cup mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Mash together cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic, and salt with a fork. Stir in chopped spinach, mozzarella, and parmesan until combined.
- Lay the chicken breasts flat and use a sharp knife to cut a slit about ¾ of the way through without cutting all the way.
- Fill each breast with ⅓ of the mixture and seal with toothpicks.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken for 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to a preheated oven at 425°F and bake for 10-15 minutes, until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Spoon pan juices over the top before serving.
Notes
Don’t cut all the way through the chicken to help prevent the filling from leaking out. If you do, just seal the other side with a toothpick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: stuffed chicken, spinach, cheesy chicken, easy dinner