Description
A delightful dish combining tender chicken, creamy cheese, and flavorful sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh spinach (lightly sautéed)
- 1/2 cup ricotta or cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or provolone
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, drained)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine the sautéed spinach, ricotta or cream cheese, shredded mozzarella or provolone, grated Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix until well combined.
- Carefully slice the chicken breasts in the middle to create pockets.
- Stuff each pocket with the cheese and spinach mixture.
- Place the stuffed chicken in a baking dish and drizzle with a little olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Be careful not to overstuff the chicken. You can substitute cheeses based on preference and add herbs for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: stuffed chicken, healthy dinner, spinach cheese, sun-dried tomatoes