Parmesan Stuffed Chicken Breast with Spinach
A tender chicken breast stuffed with creamy spinach and Parmesan, this dish is a delicious comfort food that’s perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the spinach, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast and stuff each with the spinach mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the stuffed chicken breasts on both sides until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Use fresh spinach for better taste and nutrients. Don’t overstuff the chicken to allow for expansion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Find it online: https://www.glutenfreez.com/parmesan-stuffed-chicken-breast/