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Creamy Garlic and Cheese Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast

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Make juicy, restaurant-style spinach stuffed chicken breasts using a simple creamy cheese filling. This recipe is quick enough for a weeknight dinner and fits low-carb eating plans.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped and squeezed dry
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Prepare the chicken: Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap. Pound the thickest part gently with a meat mallet until the breast is an even thickness, about 1/2 inch.
  3. Make the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, dried spinach, and minced garlic. Mix well until fully combined.
  4. Stuff the chicken: Cut a deep pocket horizontally into the side of each pounded chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
  5. Spoon the cheese and spinach mixture evenly into the pockets of the four chicken breasts. Secure the opening with toothpicks if necessary.
  6. Season the outside of the stuffed chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  7. Sear the chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken breasts in the hot skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly golden brown.
  8. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and the juices run clear.
  9. Remove the chicken from the oven. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Remove any toothpicks before serving.

Notes

  • Squeeze as much water out of the fresh spinach as possible before mixing it into the cheese filling. Excess moisture can make the filling runny.
  • For a low-carb option, serve this dish with a side of steamed broccoli or a fresh green salad.
  • If you do not have an oven-safe skillet, sear the chicken in a regular skillet and then transfer it to a prepared baking dish before putting it in the oven.

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