Description
A wholesome, low-carb dish filled with creamy spinach and cheese, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté spinach in olive oil for about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- In a bowl, mix cooked spinach with cream cheese, mozzarella, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Slice a pocket into each chicken breast and stuff generously with the spinach mixture.
- In a skillet, sear each stuffed chicken breast until golden brown on both sides.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For added crunch, top with breadcrumbs mixed with olive oil before baking. This dish stores well in the fridge for 3 days or can be frozen for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken, spinach, stuffed chicken, healthy dinner, low-carb