Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Cream Cheese
Chicken breast stuffed with spinach & cream cheese - a creamy, tasty combination of perfectly seasoned chicken breasts, nutrient-filled spinach, smooth cream cheese, flavorful Parmesan cheese, and melty mozzarella, for a cheesy, comforting dinner that your whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
Filling
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- 1½ cups baby spinach leaves (chopped)
- ⅓ cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425° F and move the rack to the center.
- In a medium bowl add cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic, black pepper, onion powder, spinach, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Mix until well incorporated.
- Butterfly the chicken breast ¾ of the way through. Open the chicken breast and add ¼ of the cheese filling. Fold the chicken breast shut and season with salt, black pepper, onion powder, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Repeat on all chicken breasts.
- Add olive oil to a oven safe skillet over medium heat. Add in chicken and cook for 4 minutes on each side.
- Then, bake the chicken 12-15 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165° and cheese filling is completely melted.
- Serve while hot and enjoy!
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