Description
Succulent cream cheese and spinach stuffed chicken breasts bring Mediterranean flavors to your dinner table with elegant simplicity. Creamy, herbaceous filling nestled inside juicy chicken creates a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Filling:
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Toothpicks or kitchen string for securing
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F, ensuring the rack is positioned in the center for even cooking.
- Mix softened cream cheese with finely chopped spinach, minced garlic, and seasonings until thoroughly combined.
- Carefully slice a horizontal pocket into each chicken breast, creating a deep cavity without piercing through the other side.
- Generously fill each chicken breast pocket with the cream cheese and spinach blend, ensuring complete coverage.
- Secure the openings with toothpicks or kitchen twine to prevent the filling from leaking during cooking.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken breasts and dust with paprika, massaging the seasoning into the surface.
- Arrange the stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish, keeping them slightly apart for even heat circulation.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, checking that the internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- Remove from oven and allow the chicken to rest for 3-5 minutes, which helps redistribute the juices and maintain moisture.
Notes
- Slice chicken breasts carefully to create an even pocket without cutting completely through, ensuring a perfect stuffing cavity.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing and smoother filling consistency.
- Pat chicken breasts dry before stuffing to help seasoning adhere better and promote crispy exterior.
- Adjust baking time based on chicken breast thickness; use meat thermometer to check internal temperature reaches 165°F for food safety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 374 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg