Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe.
Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Chicken stuffed with spinach and cream cheese is juicy and delicious. Roasting on the stove first gives a nice color, then finishing in the oven ensures that it cooks without drying out. This recipe makes enough for 6 if you cut the stuffed chicken breast in half.
Ingredients
chicken breast:
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 3/4 to 2 pounds, equal size pieces)
to fill in:
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 1/2 cups chopped baby spinach leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 crushed garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cold
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit with rack in center. In a mixing bowl, mash cream cheese, mayonnaise, and garlic with a fork and then stir in mozzarella, Parmesan, and chopped spinach leaves until combined.
- Lay the chicken out on a flat surface and cut it into three-quarters slits, without cutting it whole. Stuff each chicken breast with a quarter of the mixture and seal horizontally with a toothpick (make sure the chicken breasts lay flat on both sides for searing.
- Season the outside of the whole chicken breast with 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon paprika, or season to taste.
- Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in an ovenproof skillet such as cast iron or a large heavy bottomed skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and fry for 4 minutes per side, until golden brown on each side.
- Flip it a second time and immediately transfer the pan to a preheated oven. Bake at 425°F for 10-15 minutes until thermometer inserted into thicker portion of chicken logs at 165°F. Leave the chicken for 5 minutes before slicing it. Pour juices over chicken to serve.
Hey was wondering I’m making this tonight for dinner
my husband and I love this recipe! Could it be baked at a lower temperature but longer? I’m asking because we’d like to make it for guests, but want to be able to spend some time with them, and not be tied to the kitchen. Thanks!
This was fantastic! My husband and son agreed it was super good!
Absolutely delicious!!! Changed the seasoning to my taste, added a little more cheese and only a cup of fresh spinach leaves chopped. Will make over and over again. Even the kids loved it!
This was the bomb!! My family loved it. But second time around I didn’t have cream cheese so I substituted with Ricotta,it was still yummy!!
Love your recipes.
M.
Made this and served the chicken breast on top of hot buttered noodles. The spinach and cheese on top of the noodles was fantastic. Thanks for another great meal
Hello, I was wondering if the filling would be able to be made a day or two in advance? Or is it better to just make it fresh right before cooking it? Thank you!
I cannot wait to make this for my husband. He is going to love it! Thanks for sharing all of your tasty recipes with us.
My husband loved this chicken he wanted to lick the plate. I will be making this again for sure.
Recently found out my husband is diabetic. So trying to experiment with chicken recipes. Found yours and made it tonight! What a hit! We both loved it! Served with riced cauliflower and grilled brussel sprouts. (He definitely got in his veggies!) this is a keeper! Thank you!
Can Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Chicken be frozen? As long as I am making them, I want to freeze some