Spinach Stuffed Chicken
Tender chicken breasts are filled with a creamy blend of spinach, mozzarella and Parmesan, seared to golden perfection, then baked until juicy.
Ingredients
Filling
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup fresh spinach chopped, packed
- 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts even thickness
- 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Filling
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, chopped spinach, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt and pepper until smooth and lump-free.
Assemble and Cook
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast, being careful not to slice through, and season inside and out with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning.
- Spoon the filling into each pocket, using a piping bag or spoon to avoid overstuffing.
- Heat olive oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high until shimmering, then sear chicken 3 minutes per side until golden.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake 20–22 minutes until internal temperature reads 165°F.
- Allow chicken to rest 5 minutes before removing toothpicks and slicing.
Notes
Press the filling flat with a spoon before stuffing to prevent clumps and tears in the chicken pocket.
A piping bag or zip-top bag with the corner snipped helps fill evenly without spillage.