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Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast

This Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast is a deliciously tender dinner filled with creamy spinach, melted cheese, and savory garlic flavors. Juicy chicken breasts are stuffed with a rich spinach filling, then baked until golden and perfectly cooked. It’s an easy yet impressive meal that works beautifully for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • For the Spinach Filling
  • 5 ounces fresh spinach chopped
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Large oven-safe skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Meat thermometer
  • Wooden spoon
  • Baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Pat the chicken breasts dry and carefully cut a pocket into the thickest side of each breast, making sure not to cut all the way through.
    Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe
  2. Heat a small skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Add the spinach and cook until wilted. Let it cool slightly, then mix with cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes until creamy.
  3. Combine garlic powder, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over the outside of each chicken breast.
  4. Divide the spinach filling evenly between the chicken breasts, gently pressing it into the pockets
  5. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 3–4 minutes per side until lightly golden.
    Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe
  6. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the cheese filling is melted and hot.
  7. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Carefully remove toothpicks, slice, and serve with your favorite sides.