Creamy Spinach Stuffed Chicken

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  • Servings4
  • Prep time20 min
  • Cook time30 min
  • Total time50 min

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Ingredients

  1. 4 chicken breasts (6 oz each)
  2. 2 cups fresh spinach
  3. 1/2 cup cream cheese
  4. 2 tablespoons olive oil
  5. 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  6. - Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, sauté spinach for 3-5 minutes until wilted, mix with cream cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. - Cut a pocket into each chicken breast, stuff with spinach mixture, secure with toothpicks, season with salt and pepper, and place in a baking dish; drizzle with remaining oil.
  4. - Bake for 25-30 minutes until done (165°F/74°C).
  5. - Serve warm.

Recipe notes

Creamy Spinach Stuffed Chicken

Basic Information

  • Servings: 4
  • Serving Size: 1 breast
  • Difficulty: 3
  • Budget: 3
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Total Time: 50
  • Meal Type: Main Dish

Diet Types

  • Keto
  • Atkins
  • Low-Carb
  • High-Protein
  • Gluten-Free
  • DASH (low sodium option)
  • Intermittent Fasting
  • Dukan
  • South Beach
  • Zone
  • Flexitarian
  • Halal
  • Kosher (if chicken is certified)

Equipment

  • - Baking dish
  • - Large skillet

Ingredients

  1. 4 chicken breasts (6 oz each)
  2. 2 cups fresh spinach
  3. 1/2 cup cream cheese
  4. 2 tablespoons olive oil
  5. 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  6. - Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, sauté spinach for 3-5 minutes until wilted, mix with cream cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. - Cut a pocket into each chicken breast, stuff with spinach mixture, secure with toothpicks, season with salt and pepper, and place in a baking dish; drizzle with remaining oil.
  4. - Bake for 25-30 minutes until done (165°F/74°C).
  5. - Serve warm.

Storage

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in oven or microwave.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 380
  • Protein: 40g
  • Fat: 24g
  • Carbs: 4g
  • Fiber: 0
  • Sugar: 0
  • Sodium: N/A
  • Cholesterol: N/A

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