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Stuffed Chicken

Delicious Stuffed Chicken with Spinach and Cream Cheese Recipe

This stuffed chicken is filled with creamy spinach and cheese, delivering restaurant-quality results with simple ingredients.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Stuffing
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Cut a pocket into each chicken breast and stuff with the spinach mixture.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear each chicken breast for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Transfer the stuffed chicken breasts to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 30gFat: 22g

Notes

Feel free to swap out the ingredients for different flavors, such as using kale or different cheeses.

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