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Sun Dried Tomato, Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Chicken

Spinach stuffed chicken breast made with fresh mozzarella cheese and savory sundried tomatoes! This recipe is mouthwateringly delicious and anything but bland. Whip it up in just 30 minutes, perfect for a busy weeknight when you need a quick dinner idea.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword dinner, gluten-free, low-carb, summer
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 277kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F (177°C).
  • Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and cut a pocket into each chicken breast, but don’t cut all the way through.
  • Season the chicken with salt and black pepper (inside and out).
  • Stuff the chicken breast with chopped sun-dried tomato.
  • Stuff the chicken breast with the cheese.
  • Stuff the chicken breast with the spinach leaves.
  • Using toothpicks, seal the stuffed chicken breast.
  • In a cast iron skillet, add olive oil over high heat.
  • Add chicken and sear it for about 2 minutes just until the chicken gets golden brown.
  • Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Enjoy with spinach salad, rice, quinoa salad, or on its own.

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Notes

  • *This recipe is adapted from Sun-Dried Tomato, Spinach, and Cheese Stuffed Chicken by RecipeTin Eats.
  • Use chicken breasts that are similar in size and thickness so they cook evenly.
  • When cutting pockets into your chicken, don't cut all the way through. Use extra toothpicks to patch things up if you cut too far.
  • Be careful not to overstuff the chicken breasts as the filling will leak out. 
  • Use fresh mozzarella slices! They melt better than a bag of pre-shredded cheese.
  • Allow chicken to rest for 10 minutes once it's done baking. This will make it juicier.
  • To store: Store leftover chicken breasts in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge. 
  • To reheat: You can reheat in the microwave when ready to eat. You can also eat chicken cold.
  • To freeze: You can freeze stuffed chicken breasts in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.5g | Protein: 29.6g | Fat: 15.4g | Saturated Fat: 6.2g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 490mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2.6g