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Stuffed Chicken Breast

An elegant and delicious stuffed chicken breast recipe filled with creamy cheese and fresh spinach, ready in under 30 minutes.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless (skinless) chicken breasts
  • 1 cup fresh baby spinach
  • 3 tablespoons cream cheese (softened)
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1–2 tablespoons butter or olive oil for cooking
  • Toothpicks for securing pockets

Instructions

  1. Carefully slice each chicken breast horizontally to create a pocket without cutting all the way through. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine spinach, cream cheese, Parmesan, feta, and sun-dried tomatoes. Mix until evenly blended.
  3. Spoon the filling into each chicken pocket, pack it in generously, and secure the edges with toothpicks.
  4. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the stuffed chicken breasts for 4–5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. Remove from the skillet and let rest for 3–5 minutes. Remove toothpicks, slice, and serve.

Notes

Use plump, even-thickness breasts for uniform cooking. Squeeze excess moisture from spinach to keep the filling from getting soggy.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Searing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: stuffed chicken, easy dinner, quick recipe, weeknight meals, chicken breast