You’ve likely seared, grilled, baked, and cooked chicken breasts in all kinds of ways.
But have you tried stuffing them with a cheesy cream overloaded with spinach?
Either way, you’re bound to have one of the best chicken dinners ever with this stuffed chicken breast recipe!
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe
Easy to Cook: The visuals of this dish might make it seem intimidatingly complex at first, but it’s actually really easy to make. You just need to carefully slice a pocket between the chicken breast and stuff it with the filling mixture. After that, the oven does the rest of the work for you!
Low Carb: It’s not easy to find low-carb dishes that taste as rich and delicious as these stuffed chicken breasts. So, if you are or are planning to try a low-carb diet, this recipe will be a game changer!
Visually Appealing: As they say, you eat with your eyes first. Since this dish has a nice, unique presentation, especially compared to plain chicken breasts, you and whoever you share this dish with are sure to enjoy eating your meal!
🍴Tips to Cook Amazing Stuffed Chicken Breast
For the best-tasting, creamy stuffed chicken breast, here are some tips to keep in mind!
Tenderize Thick Breasts: Though not always necessary, you can tenderize thick chicken breasts with a meat mallet before stuffing them. This process makes the chicken more tender and can also enhance the visual balance of the dish.
Use Toothpicks: To make sure the stuffing stays inside the chicken breasts as they bake, you can use toothpicks to “lock” the opening of the breasts during the cooking process. Just be 100% sure you won’t forget to remove them before serving.
Customize the Fillings: I recommend trying this recipe as is for your first attempt. But feel free to add more cheese and veggies or adjust the spices as you see fit the next time you prepare this dish.
🍽️ What to Serve With Stuffed Chicken Breast
Since stuffed chicken breasts already look so impressive, you can prepare the most simple sides for this dish.
I usually just make a simple vegetable salad, mashed potatoes, or just blanche some broccoli.
Creamy Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast
This stuffed chicken breast recipe presents the classic creamy spinach mixture in an entirely new way!
Ingredients
- 4 small chicken breasts (skinless and boneless)
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil (for searing)
- 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt (divided)
- 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 4 ounces of cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup of fresh spinach (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons of sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon of minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Place the chicken breasts on a clean cutting board. With a sharp knife, carefully cut a small slit in the middle of the elongated side of the chicken breasts. You want the cut to be as deep as possible without poking to the other side of the breast. Do this very carefully and slowly. Once done, the slit will open up into a pocket.
- In a small bowl, combine the smoked paprika, salt, and garlic powder. Mix them thoroughly. Once they look uniform, rub the outside surface of the chicken breast with this dry rub.
- Now, it's time to prepare the filling for the breasts. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan, chopped spinach, minced garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix until everything is well combined.
- With a spoon, carefully stuff the pockets of the breasts with the spinach filling. You may secure the openings with a toothpick.
- Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish, equally spaced out. Bake them uncovered for about 25 to 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. If you have a meat thermometer, make sure the chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F before serving to ensure it's fully cooked.
Notes
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