Spinach Stuffed Chicken: Easy, Flavorful Dinner Delight
A delightful dinner option that is both simple to prepare and packed with flavor, featuring chicken breasts stuffed with spinach and cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, then add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted, then remove from heat.
- In a bowl, mix together ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, sautéed spinach, salt, and pepper.
- Cut a pocket in each chicken breast and stuff with the cheese mixture.
- Place stuffed chicken in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Let rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding herbs such as basil or oregano to the cheese mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Spinach Stuffed Chicken