Description
A delicious and creamy Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe featuring tender chicken breasts filled with a blend of fresh spinach, cream cheese, feta, and mozzarella, seasoned with a flavorful spice mix and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts (approximately 2 lbs.)
Stuffing
- 4 oz. fresh baby spinach
- 4 oz. cream cheese
- 2 oz. feta cheese crumbles
- 2 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasoning
- 2 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. cumin powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare Spice Mix: Mix the paprika, cumin powder, salt, and chili powder together in a bowl and set aside.
- Make Spinach Filling: Roughly chop the baby spinach and place it into a mixing bowl. Add cream cheese, feta cheese crumbles, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Massage the mixture with your hands until it forms a thick, creamy paste.
- Create Chicken Pockets: Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast, making enough room for the stuffing without cutting all the way through.
- Stuff Chicken Breasts: Divide the prepared spinach mixture into four equal parts and spoon each portion into the chicken pockets. Secure the openings with toothpicks to keep the filling inside during cooking.
- Season Chicken: Generously coat each stuffed chicken breast with the spice mix on both sides. Then brush them with olive oil to enhance browning and flavor.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Place the stuffed chicken breasts on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Baking time may vary slightly depending on the size of the chicken breasts.
Notes
- For easier knife work, chill the chicken breasts briefly before cutting pockets.
- You can substitute fresh spinach with frozen chopped spinach, well-drained.
- Make sure to secure the pockets well with toothpicks to prevent stuffing from leaking out.
- Serve with a fresh salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 519 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1114 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 56 g
- Cholesterol: 199 mg
