Description
Creamed spinach stuffed chicken breasts are a delicious and elegant dish perfect for a special dinner. The chicken is stuffed with creamy spinach and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cooked spinach, drained
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix spinach, cream cheese, Parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast.
- Stuff each breast with the spinach mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Pat spinach dry to avoid excess moisture.
- Use toothpicks to secure the pockets if needed.
- Check internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg