Stuffed Chicken Copycat Recipe
A deliciously stuffed chicken breast filled with creamy cheese and vibrant spinach, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix together the chopped spinach, softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, grated parmesan, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Carefully cut a pocket in each chicken breast using a sharp knife.
- Generously stuff each chicken breast pocket with the cheese mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear each stuffed chicken breast for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the seared chicken to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes.
- Serve the hot stuffed chicken immediately.
Notes
Try adding fresh herbs or different cheeses for variation. Remember to check for doneness using a meat thermometer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg