Description
A delightful dish that combines the rich flavors of cheese, spinach, and sundried tomatoes for a tasty, protein-packed meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ cup sundried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the filling by mixing cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, spinach, sundried tomatoes, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Slice a pocket into each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff each chicken pocket with the cheese and spinach mixture, securing with toothpicks if needed.
- Sear the stuffed chicken breasts in olive oil over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Bake the seared chicken in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with fresh basil and slicing.
Notes
Make sure to use softened cream cheese for easier mixing. Don’t overstuff the chicken to prevent filling from spilling out.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 100mg