Description
This delicious recipe for Sundried Tomato, Spinach, and Cheese Stuffed Chicken combines tender chicken breasts with a flavorful filling of spinach, sundried tomatoes, and cheeses. A perfect dish for a satisfying and elegant meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup fresh spinach (chopped)
- 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes (packed in oil, drained and chopped)
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese (softened)
- Toothpicks or kitchen twine for securing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Chicken: Butterfly each chicken breast, season with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Make Filling: Mix spinach, sundried tomatoes, mozzarella, Parmesan, and cream cheese. Fill each chicken breast with the mixture and secure closed.
- Sear Chicken: Sear chicken in olive oil until golden brown.
- Bake: Transfer to oven and bake for 20–25 minutes until fully cooked.
- Serve: Remove toothpicks or twine before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute goat cheese for cream cheese for a tangier flavor.
- For added crispiness, top the chicken with breadcrumbs before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
