Description
A delightful dish featuring tender chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy spinach filling, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your skillet over medium heat.
- In a bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, fresh spinach, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Carefully cut a pocket into each chicken breast and stuff with the spinach filling.
- Heat olive oil in the skillet; sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes on each side.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve warm, garnished if desired.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is softened for easier mixing. Avoid overcooking the chicken; internal temperature should reach 165°F (75°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg