Easy Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe with Creamy Cheese & Spinach

Name: Easy Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe with Creamy Cheese & Spinach
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 breasts Chicken Breasts; to taste Salt; to taste Pepper; to taste Paprika; as needed Oil from sun-dried tomatoes; 2 teaspoons Olive Oil; 3 cups Spinach (chopped); 4 cloves Minced Garlic; 1/3 cup Sun-dried Tomatoes (chopped); 4 oz Cream Cheese (softened); 1 cup Fresh Shredded Mozzarella; 1/3 cup Grated Parmesan; 1/2 tsp Dried Basil; 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano; 1/4 tsp Onion Powder; 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes

Discover how to make delicious stuffed chicken breast filled with a rich blend of three cheeses (cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan), fresh spinach, aromatic herbs, and sun-dried tomatoes. This easy-to-follow recipe guides you through preparing juicy chicken breasts with a flavorful, creamy filling, perfect for a special meal or weeknight dinner. A truly satisfying dish that's both elegant and simple to prepare.

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Golden Brown Stuffed Chicken Breast, ready to serve

Recipe Information

20m

Prep Time

25m

Cook Time

45m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

550

Calories

45g

Protein

12g

Carbs

30g

Fat

Cross-section revealing creamy cheese and spinach filling

Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Chicken breasts being seared in a pan

Instructions

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Prepare the chicken breasts by slicing a deep pocket into the side of each breast without cutting all the way through. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and paprika.
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Prepare the chicken breasts by slicing a deep pocket into the side of each breast without cutting all the way through. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and paprika.
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Use a sharp knife and be careful not to cut through the entire breast.
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In a medium pan, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Add the chopped spinach and minced garlic, sautéing until the spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
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In a medium pan, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Add the chopped spinach and minced garlic, sautéing until the spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
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Ensure spinach is well-drained to avoid watery filling.

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In a bowl, combine the cooled spinach and garlic mixture with the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, dried basil, dried oregano, onion powder, and red pepper flakes. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
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In a bowl, combine the cooled spinach and garlic mixture with the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, dried basil, dried oregano, onion powder, and red pepper flakes. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
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Make sure cream cheese is soft for easier mixing.
4
Carefully stuff each prepared chicken breast with a generous amount of the cheese and spinach filling. You can secure the opening with toothpicks if needed.
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Carefully stuff each prepared chicken breast with a generous amount of the cheese and spinach filling. You can secure the opening with toothpicks if needed.
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Don't overfill to prevent the filling from oozing out during cooking.
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Heat a drizzle of oil from the sun-dried tomatoes in an oven-safe pan over medium-high heat. Sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Then, transfer the pan to a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F) and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
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Heat a drizzle of oil from the sun-dried tomatoes in an oven-safe pan over medium-high heat. Sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Then, transfer the pan to a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F) and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
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Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is fully cooked for safety.