Description
A delicious and creamy Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe featuring tender chicken breasts filled with a savory mixture of fresh spinach, cream cheese, feta, and mozzarella. This baked dish is seasoned with a flavorful spice blend and olive oil, making it a perfect main course for dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts (approximately 2 lbs.)
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. cumin powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
Stuffing
- 4 oz. fresh baby spinach
- 4 oz. cream cheese
- 2 oz. feta cheese crumbles
- 2 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the seasoning: Mix paprika, cumin powder, salt, and chili powder together in a small bowl and set aside for later use.
- Make the spinach stuffing: Roughly chop the fresh baby spinach and place it into a mixing bowl. Add the cream cheese, feta cheese crumbles, and shredded mozzarella. Massage the mixture with your hands until well combined and it forms a thick, creamy paste.
- Create pockets in chicken breasts: Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast without slicing all the way through.
- Stuff the chicken breasts: Divide the spinach mixture into four equal parts and spoon each portion into the pockets of the chicken breasts. Secure the opening with toothpicks to keep the stuffing inside during cooking.
- Season and oil the chicken: Generously coat the outside of the stuffed chicken breasts with the prepared spice blend. Then brush olive oil over both sides of the chicken to help it brown and keep it juicy.
- Bake the chicken: Preheat your oven to 400ºF. Place the stuffed chicken breasts on a baking tray and bake for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear, adjusting time slightly for larger breasts.
Notes
- Use fresh baby spinach for the best texture and flavor in the stuffing.
- If cream cheese is too stiff, soften it slightly at room temperature for easier mixing.
- To ensure the chicken cooks evenly, try to select breasts of similar size or pound them slightly to uniform thickness.
- Remove toothpicks before serving to avoid any accidents.
- This recipe pairs well with a side salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
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
