Description
Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy spinach and cheese filling, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the spinach-cheese mixture and secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.