Description
A delicious and healthy dish featuring chicken breasts stuffed with spinach, cheese, and seasonings, then baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- In a bowl, mix spinach, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the spinach mixture and secure with toothpicks.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove toothpicks before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh spinach for best results.
- Adjust cheese quantities to taste.
- Check internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: spinach stuffed chicken, healthy chicken recipe, baked chicken, Italian chicken