Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Cream Cheese Spinach Stuffed Chicken is so juicy and tasty. Searing on the stove first gives it beautiful color, then finishing it off in the oven ensures it’s cooked without drying out. This recipe serves 6 if you cut the stuffed chicken breasts in half.
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Ingredients
- 3 large chicken breasts (boneless, skinless (1 3/4 to 2 lbs, even-sized pieces))
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
- 4 oz cream cheese (cold)
- 1 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 g arlic cloves (pressed)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups baby spinach leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
Steps
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Preheat oven to 425˚F with a rack in the center. In a mixing bowl, mash together cream cheese, mayo and garlic with a fork then stir in mozzarella, parmesan and chopped spinach leaves until combined.
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Lay chicken on a flat surface and cut slit 3/4 of the way through without cutting all the way through. Stuff each chicken breast with 1/3 of the mixture and seal horizontally with a toothpick (make sure the chicken breast can lay flat on the sides for searing.
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Season the outside of the chicken breast all over with 3/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder and 1/2 tsp paprika, or season to taste.
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Heat 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil in an oven-proof pan such as cast iron, or large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and sauté for 4 minutes per side until golden brown on each side.
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Flip a second time and immediately transfer skillet to preheated oven. Bake at 425˚F for 10-15 minutes until thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken registers at 165˚F. Rest chicken 5 minutes before slicing. Spoon pan juices over chicken to serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (15% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| large chicken breasts | 3 | - | - |
| salt | 0.75 tsp | - | - |
| black pepper | 0.5 tsp | - | - |
| garlic powder | 0.5 tsp | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 200 |
| paprika | 0.5 tsp | Rp 40.000/kg | Rp 100 |
| olive oil | 0.5 tbsp | - | - |
| cream cheese | 4 oz | - | - |
| mayonnaise | 1 tbsp | - | - |
| arlic cloves | 2 g | - | - |
| salt | 0.25 tsp | - | - |
| baby spinach leaves | 0.5 cups | - | - |
| mozzarella cheese | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| parmesan cheese | 0.25 cup | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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