Description
Delicious and satisfying Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts that turn a simple dinner into a gourmet meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
- Toothpicks or kitchen twine (for securing the chicken)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss in the chopped spinach, cooking just until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Combine the sautéed spinach and garlic with ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning in a mixing bowl.
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create a pocket.
- Stuff each breast with the spinach mixture, securing with toothpicks or kitchen twine as needed.
- Season the outside of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and optionally drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest the chicken for a few minutes before slicing.
Notes
Optional substitutions include using feta cheese instead of ricotta or replacing chicken with portobello mushrooms for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg