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spinach stuffed chicken breast sliced to show the creamy green filling in a wide horizontal shot, plated with roasted vegetables on a dark ceramic dish, warm natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast

Chicken breasts are packed with a cheesy spinach mixture and baked to perfection.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Mix spinach, cream cheese, Parmesan, and garlic for the filling.
  3. Cut a pocket into each chicken breast and stuff with the mixture.
  4. Sear in olive oil 3 minutes per side, then transfer to the oven.
  5. Bake 18-20 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F.

Notes

Secure the pockets with toothpicks so the filling stays put.