Description
A delicious stuffed chicken breast recipe featuring a creamy filling of cream cheese, parmesan, feta, baby spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes. Pan-seared to perfection, this dish is flavorful, juicy, and perfect for a quick yet elegant meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 small chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon butter (for cooking)
Stuffing
- 6 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup feta cheese
- 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Butterfly the chicken breasts by slicing them horizontally through the middle, stopping just before cutting all the way through to create a pocket. Sprinkle the outside of the chicken with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika evenly.
- Make the filling: In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese, parmesan cheese, feta cheese, chopped baby spinach, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes until well combined.
- Stuff the chicken: Spoon the cheese and vegetable mixture into the pocket of each chicken breast. Use toothpicks to secure the edges and hold the stuffing inside. It’s okay if some filling falls out during the process.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the butter. Once hot, place the stuffed chicken breasts in the skillet. Brown all sides evenly, cooking the chicken until its internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), ensuring it is fully cooked and juicy.
Notes
- TO STORE: Once the stuffed chicken breasts have cooled, store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- TO FREEZE: Place cooled, cooked chicken breasts in a shallow container and freeze for up to 2 months.
- TO REHEAT: Reheat covered in a pan on the stovetop or in the oven to maintain moisture. Microwaving is possible but may dry the chicken out.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
