Stuffed Chicken
Stuffed chicken is a delightful dish that tantalizes your taste buds with a savory filling of cream cheese, spinach, and Parmesan. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive occasions, this recipe is easy to make and impressively delicious. With each bite, you’ll enjoy a perfect blend of flavors and textures that will have your family asking for seconds. Get ready to elevate your cooking game with this simple yet gourmet meal!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, spinach, Parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until well combined.
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create pockets without cutting all the way through.
- Generously fill each pocket with the creamy mixture.
- Place the stuffed chicken in the baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C). Allow to rest for five minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 110mg