Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast

Learn How to Make Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast for a meal that the entire family love. Juicy chicken is stuffed with a creamy, cheesy and spinach mixture then cooked golden brown. Quick to prep, simple ingredients and seriously so good!

This meal is perfect if you are following a low carb diet. You may even like Crock Pot Pesto Chicken Recipe, Air Fryer Chicken Breast and Garlic Butter Steak Bites.

Why You’ll Love Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast

If you’re searching for a flavorful, healthy chicken dinner that looks fancy this Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast is the one to make. We love how tender the chicken cooks while staying juicy in the center.

Whether you’re meal prepping, watching carbs, or just want a crowd-pleasing dinner, this recipe delivers major flavor without much fuss.

Ingredients

• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts – Try to choose chicken that about the same size
• Olive Oil – Feel free to use any type of oil
• Oregano – You can also use Italian Seasoning
• Cream Cheese – Before combining the stuffing ingredients, start with room temperature cream cheese
• Spinach  – We like using Fresh Baby Spinach
• Mozzarella CHeese – We recommend using freshly shredded mozzarella
• Garlic Cloves – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves. Feel free to substitute with 1 teaspoon garlic powder

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How to Make Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast

Step 1 – In a small mixing bowl, stir together the filling ingredients and mash them together until well combined. Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions.  

Step 2 – Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Slice each of the chicken breasts approximately ¾ of the way through to form a small pocket with a sharp knife. 

Step 3 – Stuff the chicken with the spinach mixture and use 2 toothpicks to weave the wedges of the chicken together to seal the chicken. 

Step 4 – Heat the olive oil in a large oven safe skillet or cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken to the pan and season both sides of the chicken with the salt, pepper, oregano and thyme leaves. 

• Step 5 – Saute both sides of the chicken for approximately 4-5 minutes per side until browned on the stove top.
• Step 6 – Move the pan to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.  We recommend using a meat thermometer to ensure your chicken is fully cooked.
• Step 7 – Remove the chicken from the oven. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes and then it’s ready to serve and enjoy!  

Expert Tips

• Spinach – Frozen spinach can be used instead of fresh. If you use frozen spinach, thaw it out and use towels to soak up the excess moisture in the spinach before using in this recipe. 
• Preparing Chicken – It’s best to use chicken breasts that are approximately the same size so that they are all cooked evenly and ready at the same time. 
• Adding Stuffing – It’s tempting, but overfilling can cause the stuffing to leak out during cooking. Divide the cream cheese mixture and evenly add the mixture to the chicken.

Variation Ideas

• Additions – We love to add sun-dried tomatoes to the stuffing mix for added flavor and color.
• Change Cheese – This chicken dish can be made with other types of cheese. You can swap the cheese with feta cheese, goat cheese, or ricotta.
• Spicy Flavor – Add in ½ tsp of cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes or diced jalapenos.
• Change Seasoning – You can even change the spices to what you prefer. Add ½ teaspoon of paprika, onion powder or fresh herbs.
• Extra Creamy – Add in 2 tablespoon of mayonnaise for a rich and creamy texture.

What to Serve with Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast?

Serve this Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast with your favorite Side Dishes. These are my favorites to easily complete any meal.

• Roasted Zucchini
• Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes Recipe
• Basmati Rice
• Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
• Cauliflower Rice