Prepare to impress with this deliciously cheesy and creamy spinach-stuffed chicken. Perfect for a fancy dinner at home, this dish combines simple ingredients with restaurant-level flair. Your guests (or yourself!) will savor every bite of this delectable meal. Ready to start cooking?
Ingredients
- Cream cheese – 113 g (4 oz)
- Mayonnaise – 1 tablespoon
- Salt – 1 teaspoon + 1/4 teaspoon
- Garlic cloves – 2, minced
- Fresh baby spinach leaves – about 40 g (1 1/2 cups)
- Mozzarella cheese, shredded – 30 g (1/4 cup)
- Parmesan cheese, shredded – 30 g (1/4 cup)
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts – about 800 g (3 large breasts)
- Black pepper – 1/2 teaspoon
- Garlic powder – 1/2 teaspoon
- Paprika – 1/2 teaspoon
- Olive oil – 1 tablespoon
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Filling
Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, mayonnaise, a quarter teaspoon of salt, and minced garlic. Mash with a fork until smooth. Add chopped baby spinach, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses, mixing until all ingredients are well combined. - Prepare the Chicken
Lay the chicken breasts on a flat surface. Cut a slit about three-fourths through each breast, creating a deep pocket without slicing completely through. - Stuff the Chicken
Generously fill each pocket with the creamy spinach mixture, using about one-third of the filling per breast. Seal each breast with two toothpicks to secure the stuffing. - Season the Chicken
Mix three-fourths teaspoon of salt, half teaspoon of black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Rub these seasonings over the outside of each stuffed breast. - Sear the Chicken
Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the stuffed chicken and sauté for about four minutes per side until golden brown. - Bake Until Cooked
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F). Let rest for five minutes before serving.
Get ready to enjoy the succulent, cheesy goodness of this delightful dish. Don’t forget to remove the toothpicks before serving, and consider pairing this with a light salad or roasted vegetables. Bon appétit!
