Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting embrace of creamy spinach parmesan stuffed chicken. This delightful dish features tender chicken breasts filled with a rich and savory mixture of fresh spinach, cream cheese, and parmesan. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or an impressive meal for guests, every bite promises a burst of flavor that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, parmesan cheese, garlic, spinach, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Create pockets in each chicken breast by slicing into one side. Generously stuff with the creamy filling.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear each stuffed chicken breast for 3-5 minutes on each side until browned.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Allow resting for 5 minutes before slicing to retain juices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg