Description
Savor the gourmet flavors of Tempting Stuffed Chicken Breast, a simple yet elegant dish that transforms ordinary chicken into a culinary masterpiece. Each tender, boneless chicken breast is filled with a creamy mixture of spinach and cheese, then baked to golden perfection. Drizzled with a savory sauce, this dish is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, garlic powder, and salt.
- Create pockets in the chicken breasts and fill with about 2 tablespoons of the mixture.
- Season stuffed chicken with salt and pepper; place in the baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
- Meanwhile, heat chicken broth in a saucepan until slightly reduced.
- Let chicken rest before serving; drizzle with broth sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gourmet
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg