Description
Creamy Spinach and Red Pepper Stuffed Chicken is a delightful dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with a rich filling of creamy spinach and sweet red peppers. This recipe transforms an ordinary dinner into an extraordinary experience, perfect for family meals or special occasions. With vibrant colors and a burst of flavors, each bite is sure to impress and satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup red bell peppers, diced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced red bell peppers for 3-4 minutes until softened, then add spinach and cook until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- In a bowl, mix the sautéed vegetables with cream cheese and garlic powder until smooth.
- Cut pockets into each chicken breast and fill generously with the vegetable mixture. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Place stuffed chicken in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through (internal temperature of at least 165°F).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg