Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast
Imagine cutting into a juicy, golden chicken breast only to reveal a luscious, creamy spinach and cheese filling. This Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe is hearty, flavorful, and surprisingly easy to make — perfect for date nights or weeknight dinners alike.
Equipment
- Oven-Safe Skillet
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts thick enough to stuff
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Filling
- 3 cups fresh spinach lightly sautéed
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and stir in cream cheese, mozzarella, and parmesan until combined.
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through. Season outside with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the spinach mixture. Secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- In an oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil and sear the chicken breasts 3-4 minutes per side until golden.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
Notes
For added flavor, mix sun-dried tomatoes into the filling or swap mozzarella for feta. Always use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F.