Description
This Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe delivers a restaurant-quality meal in under 30 minutes with a golden, crispy exterior and a molten, gooey center. It's savory, satisfying, and perfect for a busy lifestyle.
Ingredients
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4 large Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
4 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup Fresh Spinach, chopped
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and cut a pocket into the thickest part of each breast
- Mix the softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, chopped spinach, and half of the garlic powder until combined
- Stuff each chicken pocket with 2-3 tablespoons of the cheese mixture and seal if needed
- Mix the remaining garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, and rub over the stuffed chicke
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 5 minutes until golden brow
- Flip the chicken and cook on the stovetop or transfer to the oven at 400°F until the internal temperature reaches 165°F
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving
Notes
Ensure the chicken is at room temperature for even cooking.
Do not overcrowd the skillet.
Use a meat thermometer for accurate doneness.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg