Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe

Elegant enough for company yet easy enough for a weeknight these Spinach Stuffed Chicken breasts are plump full of fresh spinach, herb cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan Cheese and garlic all cooked to golden brown perfection.

Coursemain meal chicken

CuisineAmerican

Keywordhow to make chicken breast stuffed with spinach, spinach stuffed chicken, spinach stuffed chicken breast

Prep Time15minutes minutes

Cook Time20minutes minutes

Servings4 servings

Calories607kcal

AuthorBeth Pierce

Ingredients

• 4 large chicken breasts
• 1 ½ cups chopped fresh spinach
• 5.2 ounces Boursin Herb Cream Cheese
• ⅔ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan Cheese
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon dried marjoram or oregano
• ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil

Instructions

• Mix together chopped spinach, herb cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, mayonnaise, and minced garlic; set aside.
• Cut pockets in your chicken breast lengthwise using a sharp knife.  Take your time and be careful not to cut through the top, bottom or opposite side of the chicken breast. Spoon the spinach mixture in and secure with 1-2 toothpicks.
• In a small bowl combine the onion powder, kosher salt, black pepper, marjoram, paprika and cayenne.  Rub the spice mixture into the stuffed chicken breasts on both sides.
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Heat vegetable oil in a large ovenproof skillet. Cook the chicken until golden brown on both sides; about 4 minutes per side.  Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook for 7-12 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.  After removing the chicken from the oven let it rest for 7-10 minutes.

Notes

• I like to use Boursin Herb Cream Cheese, but homemade scallion herb cream cheese would also be delicious.
• If you accidentally cut a hole in the bottom, top, or side of the chicken breasts, do not fret. The spinach cream stuffing is quite thick and will probably stay contained, but try not to make the hole any bigger by being very careful with your cuts.
• Freshly grated cheese works best for this recipe, providing flavor without additives or anti-clumping agents.

Nutrition

Calories: 607kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 206mg | Sodium: 971mg | Potassium: 991mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1894IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 1mg