Description
Combine tender chicken and fresh spinach with gooey mozzarella for a protein-packed meal with a restaurant-quality twist. Customize with your favorite flavors and enjoy a vibrant, satisfying dish perfect for weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each)
8 oz fresh spinach (blotted dry), or thawed frozen spinach
4 oz soft whole-milk mozzarella ball (crumbled)
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic (minced or paste)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Using a sharp knife, cut 1.5-inch slits into each chicken breast without piercing through the other side
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add garlic and simmer for 1-2 minutes
Add spinach to the skillet, sauté until wilted (3-4 minutes), then remove and let cool
Crumble mozzarella into the cooled spinach mixture
Pack 1/4 of the spinach-mozzarella mix into each chicken slit and secure with toothpicks diagonally
Place on a parchment-lined baking tray and bake until internal temperature reaches 165°F (minimum 25 minutes)
Remove toothpicks before resting the chicken for 5 minutes
Notes
Blot excess moisture from fresh spinach before use
Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and even browning
Insert toothpicks at an angle to prevent cracks during baking
Wrap in foil during last 5 minutes if browning too quickly
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg