Description

This Cream Cheese & Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast is a creamy, savory dish featuring tender chicken breasts stuffed with a flavorful blend of cream cheese, spinach, garlic, and Parmesan. Perfect for an easy yet elegant weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts

4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup chopped spinach (fresh or thawed frozen, squeezed dry)

1/4 cup grated Parmesan (or mozzarella)

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp paprika (optional for color)

Olive oil or butter for searing

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, chopped spinach, minced garlic, grated Parmesan, black pepper, and paprika. Stir until creamy and well blended.
Slice a pocket into each chicken breast carefully, making sure not to cut all the way through.
Generously stuff each pocket with the cream cheese and spinach mixture. Use toothpicks to secure the openings if necessary.
Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Transfer the seared chicken breasts to an oven-safe dish and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with rice, pasta, or a crisp green salad.

Notes

Frozen spinach works if thawed and squeezed dry to avoid watery filling.

Substitute cream cheese with ricotta or mascarpone if needed.

Check chicken doneness with a meat thermometer (165°F/74°C).

Stuffed chicken breasts can be prepped ahead and refrigerated before cooking.

Freezer-friendly: freeze raw stuffed breasts wrapped tightly; thaw before cooking.

Variations include using mozzarella, feta, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, or red pepper flakes in filling.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Searing and Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 1 g
Sodium: 450 mg
Fat: 22 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 4 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 32 g
Cholesterol: 110 mg