Description
A delicious and creamy Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe featuring a flavorful blend of spinach, cream cheese, feta, and mozzarella cheeses, seasoned with paprika, cumin, salt, and chili powder, then baked to perfection.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 4 chicken breasts (approximately 2 lbs.)
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. cumin powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
Stuffing
- 4 oz. fresh baby spinach
- 4 oz. cream cheese
- 2 oz. feta cheese crumbles
- 2 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the seasoning mix: Mix paprika, cumin powder, salt, and chili powder together in a small bowl and set aside.
- Make the stuffing: Roughly chop the fresh 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 well combined into a thick, creamy paste.
- Cut the chicken breasts: Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast to hold the stuffing.
- Stuff the chicken: Divide the spinach and cheese mixture into four equal parts. Spoon each portion into the pocket of each chicken breast. Secure the opening with toothpicks to keep the stuffing inside during cooking.
- Season and oil the chicken: Generously season both sides of the stuffed chicken breasts with the prepared spice mix. Then brush olive oil over both sides of the chicken breasts to keep them moist and help browning.
- Bake the chicken: Preheat the oven to 400ºF (200ºC). Place the stuffed chicken breasts on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF (74ºC).
Notes
- The creamy spinach stuffing makes this recipe particularly moist and flavorful, perfect for repeat meals.
- Use toothpicks carefully and remember to remove them before serving.
- You can substitute feta cheese with goat cheese for a different tangy flavor.
- For even cooking, try to select chicken breasts of similar size and thickness.
- If desired, garnish with fresh herbs such as parsley or basil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 519 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1114 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 56 g
- Cholesterol: 199 mg
