Spinach Stuffed Chicken: Juicy Delight with Turkey Bacon Twist
A delicious and juicy chicken recipe featuring spinach and a twist of turkey bacon for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix chopped spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, crumbled turkey bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast and stuff with the spinach mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the stuffed chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can also add herbs like basil or oregano to the filling.
- Serve with a salad or your favorite side dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Spinach Stuffed Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Turkey Bacon