Description
Delicious and creamy Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast with a flavorful blend of cheeses and spices, baked to juicy perfection. This recipe offers a simple yet impressive meal perfect for dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts (approximately 2 lbs.)
Spinach Stuffing
- 4 oz. fresh baby spinach
- 4 oz. cream cheese
- 2 oz. feta cheese crumbles
- 2 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasoning
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. cumin powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
Instructions
- Prepare seasoning mix: Mix paprika, cumin powder, salt, and chili powder together in a small bowl and set aside.
- Make spinach stuffing: Roughly chop baby spinach and place it in a mixing bowl. Add cream cheese, feta cheese crumbles, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Massage the mixture with your hands until well combined and creamy, forming a thick paste.
- Create chicken pockets: Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast, making sure not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff the chicken: Divide the spinach and cheese mixture into four equal parts and spoon each into the pockets of the chicken breasts. Secure the openings with toothpicks to keep the stuffing inside.
- Season the chicken: Generously coat both sides of the stuffed chicken breasts with the prepared seasoning mix and brush with olive oil to help lock in moisture and flavor.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Place the stuffed chicken breasts on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Cooking time may vary slightly depending on breast size.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken breasts are of even size for uniform cooking.
- Be careful when cutting the pockets to avoid slicing all the way through the chicken.
- Use toothpicks to secure the stuffing tightly and prevent leakage during baking.
- For extra flavor, you can sprinkle additional cheese on top before baking.
- Leftover stuffed chicken can be refrigerated and eaten the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 519 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1114 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 56 g
- Cholesterol: 199 mg
