Description
This recipe for Sundried Tomato, Spinach, and Cheese Stuffed Chicken offers a burst of Mediterranean flavors in every bite. Juicy chicken breasts are filled with a delicious mixture of spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, cheeses, and aromatic basil, creating a dish that is both impressive and easy to make.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Filling:
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil, drained)
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the chicken: Cut a pocket into each chicken breast. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Make the filling: Combine spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, cheeses, cream cheese, and basil.
- Stuff the chicken: Fill each chicken breast with the mixture and secure with toothpicks.
- Sear and bake: Sear the chicken, then bake in the oven until cooked through.
- Serve: Remove toothpicks before serving hot.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables, pasta, or a fresh green salad.
- For extra flavor, drizzle the chicken with a little of the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
