Spinach Stuffed Chicken
Spinach Stuffed Chicken is a simple dish that looks complex. Perfectly seasoned, juicy chicken breast, stuffed to the brim with a creamy and delicious spinach filling. If you like this recipe, make sure to check out my Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken or my Asparagus Stuffed Chicken!
Servings: 4
Calories: 530kcal
Ingredients
- 4 6-ounce chicken fillets
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 ounces (½ block) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (56.5 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ⅓ cup (33 g) parmesan cheese
- ½ cup frozen spinach, thawed
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ medium lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, spinach, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
- Using a paring knife, slice a slit in each chicken breast to create a pocket. Stuff pockets with cream cheese mixture.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add chicken and cook until seared, about 6 minutes, then flip chicken. Add butter and squeeze lemon juice all over.
- Continue cooking until chicken is no longer pink or reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Serve warm.
Notes
TO STORE LEFTOVERS: Leftover chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days in an airtight container. Best if wrapped tightly in plastic wrap.
Nutrition
Serving: 1stuffed chicken fillet | Calories: 530kcal