Description
Mouthwatering stuffed chicken recipe brings Mediterranean flavors to your dinner table. Succulent chicken breasts filled with spinach, feta, and herbs promise a delightful culinary journey you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup spinach (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare a culinary workspace by warming the oven to 375F (190C), ensuring an ideal cooking environment.
- Delicately create a hidden cavity within each chicken breast, maintaining the structural integrity of the meat.
- Combine fresh spinach, creamy mozzarella, silky cream cheese, aromatic garlic powder, and seasoning in a mixing vessel, crafting a harmonious filling.
- Carefully nestle the prepared mixture into the chicken breast pockets, utilizing toothpicks to seal if needed.
- Massage the exterior of the chicken with fragrant olive oil, then generously sprinkle with salt, pepper, and vibrant paprika.
- Activate a skillet over medium flame, searing the chicken breasts for a golden-brown crust, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transition the seared chicken to the preheated oven, allowing it to roast for 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches a safe 165F (75C).
- Allow the chicken to rest and settle for 5 minutes, enabling the juices to redistribute and enhance the overall flavor profile.
Notes
- Slice chicken breasts carefully to create a pocket without cutting through completely, ensuring a stable stuffing area.
- Choose fresh, high-quality mozzarella and spinach for maximum flavor and creamy texture in the filling.
- Pat chicken breasts dry before seasoning to help achieve a perfect golden-brown sear and crispy exterior.
- For gluten-free and low-carb variations, replace cream cheese with cottage cheese or goat cheese and ensure all seasonings are gluten-free certified.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg