Description
A delightful stuffed chicken recipe featuring a savory blend of sundried tomatoes, spinach, and creamy cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup sundried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 8 oz cream cheese (or mozzarella/goat cheese)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Mix sautéed spinach with sundried tomatoes and cream cheese in a bowl. Season with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Slice a pocket into each chicken breast and stuff with the filling, securing with toothpicks if needed.
- Sear chicken breasts in the skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer to a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through (165°F/75°C).
- Rest cooked chicken for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For added flavor, finish with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese before the last few minutes in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: stuffed chicken, sundried tomatoes, spinach, cheese, family recipe, Italian cuisine