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Lemon Garlic Chicken with Spinach and Cheese Stuffing

Creamy spinach and cheese stuffed zesty lemon garlic chicken.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts butterflied
  • 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • 1 cup ricotta
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon juiced and zested
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 400F and grease a baking dish.
  2. Wilt spinach with half the garlic, then stir in ricotta, mozzarella, and lemon zest.
  3. Spoon the filling into each butterflied breast and secure with toothpicks.
  4. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, and remaining garlic, then brush over the chicken.
  5. Bake 24 to 28 minutes until the chicken reaches 165F.
  6. Rest 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Drain the ricotta if it looks watery for a firmer filling.