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
- 4 chicken breasts (6 oz each)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- - Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- - 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.
- - 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.
- - Bake for 25-30 minutes until done (165°F/74°C).
- - 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