Description
This Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe combines tender chicken breasts filled with a creamy, cheesy spinach and artichoke mixture, creating a flavorful and satisfying dish that is perfect for a family meal or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Spinach Artichoke Filling:
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup canned artichoke hearts, chopped
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Prepare Filling: In a medium bowl, mix spinach, artichoke hearts, cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, and onion powder until well combined.
- Stuff Chicken: Cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast and spoon the spinach-artichoke mixture evenly into each pocket. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Season Chicken: Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, then season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sear Chicken: Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Bake: Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Serve: Remove toothpicks before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare the filling ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to use.
- For extra flavor, add chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the stuffing mixture.
- This recipe pairs well with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
