Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast – Easy, Juicy & Ready in 30 Minutes

Tender chicken breasts stuffed with creamy spinach and melty cheese—made with just 6 ingredients for a quick, impressive dinner!

🎉 Introduction

This Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast is one of the easiest ways to elevate your weeknight chicken dinners: juicy chicken breasts filled with garlicky spinach and creamy cheese, baked until perfectly tender and golden. It’s low-carb, keto-friendly, and made with only 6 simple ingredients! 🍗🧀

🧰 Equipment Needed

• Oven-safe skillet or baking dish
• Knife & cutting board
• Toothpicks or kitchen twine
• Mixing bowl
• Measuring cups & spoons

🛒 Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 4 cups fresh spinach
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella or parmesan
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper, to taste

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Prep the Spinach Filling

1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add spinach; sauté 2–3 minutes until wilted.
3. Stir in minced garlic; cook 30 seconds.
4. Remove from heat; mix with cream cheese and mozzarella until creamy.

Step 2: Prepare the Chicken

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Pat chicken dry; season both sides with salt and pepper.
3. Use a sharp knife to cut a horizontal pocket into each chicken breast, being careful not to slice through.

Step 3: Stuff & Secure

1. Fill each chicken pocket with spinach-cheese mixture.
2. Secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine if needed.

Step 4: Cook the Chicken

1. Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Sear chicken 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
3. Transfer skillet to oven; bake 12–15 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Step 5: Serve

• Remove toothpicks; serve warm with your favorite side—roasted veggies, salad, or cauliflower mash.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 4
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: ~30 minutes

🥄 Variations

• Add Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Stir chopped sun-dried tomatoes into the spinach filling.
• Use Different Cheese: Swap mozzarella for gouda, provolone, or feta.
• Spicy: Add red pepper flakes to the filling for heat.
• Low-Fat: Use low-fat cream cheese.

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Fridge: Store in airtight container up to 4 days.
• Reheat: Microwave or bake at 350°F until hot.
• Freezer: Freeze cooked stuffed chicken for up to 2 months; thaw before reheating.

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I use frozen spinach?
   Yes—thaw and squeeze out excess moisture first.
2. Can I grill stuffed chicken?
   Yes—cook over indirect heat until done.
3. Can I make it dairy-free?
   Use dairy-free cream cheese and cheese substitutes.
4. What’s the best chicken cut?
   Large, evenly-sized breasts work best.
5. Can I prep it ahead?
   Yes—stuff chicken up to 24 hours ahead; bake when ready.
6. How do I keep filling from leaking?
   Secure with toothpicks or twine.
7. What can I serve it with?
   Roasted potatoes, salad, or rice.
8. Is it keto-friendly?
   Yes—low in carbs and high in protein.
9. Can I bake without searing?
   Yes—bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes.
10. Can kids eat this?
    Absolutely—it’s mild, creamy, and kid-approved.

🏁 Conclusion

This Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast is juicy, creamy, and packed with flavor—perfect for a quick, easy dinner that looks and tastes gourmet! 🍗🌿

Adam

Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast – Easy, Juicy & Ready in 30 Minutes

This Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast is one of the easiest ways to elevate your weeknight chicken dinners: juicy chicken breasts filled with garlicky spinach and creamy cheese, baked until perfectly tender and golden. It’s low-carb, keto-friendly, and made with only 6 simple ingredients! 🍗🧀

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 4 cups fresh spinach
• 4 oz cream cheese softened
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella or parmesan
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper to taste

Equipment

• Oven-safe skillet or baking dish
• Knife & cutting board
• Toothpicks or kitchen twine
• Mixing bowl
• Measuring cups & spoons

Method

 

Step 1: Prep the Spinach Filling

1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add spinach; sauté 2–3 minutes until wilted.
3. Stir in minced garlic; cook 30 seconds.
4. Remove from heat; mix with cream cheese and mozzarella until creamy.

Step 2: Prepare the Chicken

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Pat chicken dry; season both sides with salt and pepper.
3. Use a sharp knife to cut a horizontal pocket into each chicken breast, being careful not to slice through.

Step 3: Stuff & Secure

1. Fill each chicken pocket with spinach-cheese mixture.
2. Secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine if needed.

Step 4: Cook the Chicken

1. Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Sear chicken 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
3. Transfer skillet to oven; bake 12–15 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Step 5: Serve

1. Remove toothpicks; serve warm with your favorite side—roasted veggies, salad, or cauliflower mash.

Notes

🥄 Variations
Add Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Stir chopped sun-dried tomatoes into the spinach filling.

Use Different Cheese: Swap mozzarella for gouda, provolone, or feta.

Spicy: Add red pepper flakes to the filling for heat.

Low-Fat: Use low-fat cream cheese.

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Fridge: Store in airtight container up to 4 days.

Reheat: Microwave or bake at 350°F until hot.

Freezer: Freeze cooked stuffed chicken for up to 2 months; thaw before reheating.

❓ 10 FAQs
Can I use frozen spinach?
Yes—thaw and squeeze out excess moisture first.

Can I grill stuffed chicken?
Yes—cook over indirect heat until done.

Can I make it dairy-free?
Use dairy-free cream cheese and cheese substitutes.

What’s the best chicken cut?
Large, evenly-sized breasts work best.

Can I prep it ahead?
Yes—stuff chicken up to 24 hours ahead; bake when ready.

How do I keep filling from leaking?
Secure with toothpicks or twine.

What can I serve it with?
Roasted potatoes, salad, or rice.

Is it keto-friendly?
Yes—low in carbs and high in protein.

Can I bake without searing?
Yes—bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes.

Can kids eat this?
Absolutely—it’s mild, creamy, and kid-approved.

🏁 Conclusion
This Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast is juicy, creamy, and packed with flavor—perfect for a quick, easy dinner that looks and tastes gourmet! 🍗🌿