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Golden-baked spinach stuffed chicken breast sliced open, revealing a creamy spinach and cheese filling on a ceramic plate.

Spinach Stuffed Chicken

Nora
Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with a savory blend of spinach, garlic, and melted cheese. A flavorful, low-carb dinner that bakes to perfection.
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 310 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Toothpicks or kitchen twine

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium. Sauté garlic and spinach until wilted. Let cool slightly.
  • In a bowl, mix spinach, cream cheese, and mozzarella until well combined.
  • Cut a pocket into each chicken breast and fill with the spinach mixture. Secure with toothpicks.
  • Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Place in baking dish.
  • Bake for 25–30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 33gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 360mgPotassium: 540mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 35IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 8mg
Keyword chicken breast recipes, low carb chicken, spinach stuffed chicken
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