Spinach Stuffed Chicken: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious and easy recipe to make spinach stuffed chicken with turkey bacon, perfect for a quick dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, turkey bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Cut a pocket in each chicken breast and stuff with the spinach mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the chicken to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to use fresh spinach for better flavor.
- Feel free to substitute other cheeses if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Spinach Stuffed Chicken, Chicken Recipes, Easy Dinner