Baked Stuffed Chicken Breasts: Easy Spinach and Cheese Delight
Enjoy this delicious Baked Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Spinach and Cheese, perfect for any dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cut a pocket in each chicken breast and stuff with the spinach mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and sear each chicken breast for about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add some red pepper flakes to the stuffing.
- Serve with a side salad to balance the meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Baked Stuffed Chicken, Spinach and Cheese, Chicken Recipe