Description
Savory Spinach Stuffed Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a creamy spinach filling, ensuring each bite is full of flavor and nutrition. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this low-carb meal will impress even the most discerning palates. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you can transform ordinary chicken into a culinary masterpiece that’s both visually stunning and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, chopped spinach, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create a pocket and season with salt and pepper.
- Generously stuff each chicken pocket with the spinach mixture.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat and sear each stuffed chicken breast for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg