Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Tired of the same old chicken recipes you cook at home? Here’s a new and delicious dish for you. This is the cheesy spinach stuffed chicken breasts by Natashas Kitchen.  It is perfect for dinner, super quick, and easy to prepare! Your mouth will water once you remove it from the skillet and slice it into pieces. Watch the video below for the full instructions.

Ingredients:

For the chicken:

• 3 large chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
• 3/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil

For the filling:

• 4 oz of cream cheese
• 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise
• 2 garlic cloves (pressed)
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 1/2 cup of baby spinach leaves (chopped)
• 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese

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Instructions:

Step 1:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and put a rack in the center. Put cream cheese, mayo, and garlic in a bowl, then mix with the fork. Stir in the mozzarella, parmesan, and chopped spinach leaves until combined.

Step 2:

On a flat surface, lay the chicken. Cut a 3/4 slit of the way through without cutting all the way through. Next, stuff each chicken breast with 1/3 of the mixture. To seal the chicken, place a toothpick horizontally (make sure it can lay flat on the sides of the searing).

Step 3:

Now it’s time to season the chicken breast. Sprinkle 3/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of paprika on the outside of the chicken.

Step 4:

Pour 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil into a cast iron or large heavy-bottomed skillet, then place over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken breast and saute for 4 minutes on each side until it turns golden brown.

Step 5:

Flip them again and immediately place the skillet inside the preheated oven. Bake at 425 degrees F for 10 to 15 minutes or until the thickest part of the chicken has an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Once done, let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Spoon pan juices over the chicken, then serve.

Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts