Stuffed Chicken Breast

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Stuffed Chicken Breast

My delicious Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe is a mouthwatering dinner that is perfect for serving guests. With my simple instructions, this recipe will come together in a snap.

Prep Time15

Cook Time37

Total Time52

Servings: servings

Calories: 499kcal

Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

4 ounces cream cheese room temperature (113.5 grams)
5 ounces frozen spinach thawed and drained well (135 grams)
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded (56.5 grams)
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated (25 grams)
2 garlic cloves minced
1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt if using table salt, cut this amount in half
dash of fresh black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (907.2 grams)
salt and pepper

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9 by 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, spinach, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper.
4 ounces cream cheese, 5 ounces frozen spinach, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 2 garlic cloves, 1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, dash of fresh black pepper, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel. Using a sharp knife, cut pockets into the chicken breasts. Place the tip of the knife in the middle of the chicken breast, coming in the side at the widest part of the chicken breast (see photos in post). Cut into the chicken breast carefully and then move the knife back and forth to create a pocket, being careful not to cut through the sides (or top and bottom) of the breast. Repeat with the other chicken breasts.
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
Fill the chicken breasts with the cream cheese mixture. It helps to secure the chicken together at the opening after stuffing with a toothpick. Season the breasts lightly with salt and pepper.
salt and pepper
Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Heat the vegetable oil in the skillet. It is essential that you wait until the oil is shimmering and hot before you add the chicken to the skillet. There should be a loud sizzle when you add the chicken to the pan. Cook the chicken breasts for 6 minutes on each side, using a splatter screen to contain the oil.
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Transfer the chicken to the prepared baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the chicken registers 165 degrees Fahrenheit with an instant read thermometer. Be sure to test the chicken itself and not the filling. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

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