Why We Love This Best Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe
Raise your hand if you eat chicken for dinner last least twice a week. (Me!) Ok, now raise your hand if you get tired of making the same ol’ chicken recipes over and over again. I bet the vast majority of you responded twice. Even with all the recipe testing going on in our kitchen, chicken is the protein we eat most often. It’s versatile, readily available, and packed with nutrients. Yet many times, chicken dishes can come across as bland or dry. Well, today I’m introducing a clever way to prepare chicken that will excite the whole family… Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Chicken. This colorful eye-catching main dish is sure to turn heads. The filling is packed with chopped spinach, roasted red peppers, onions, garlic, smoked paprika, and molten cheese. The robust combination accentuates the flavor of the juicy chicken. As you cut into each chicken breast, the hot cheesy filling oozes out, inviting you back for another bite. Best of all, Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts are super simple to make. And if you love flavorful stuffed chicken recipes, you have to try my Guacamole and Cheese Stuffed Chicken, too!
Ingredients You Need
These Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts require minimal, yet high quality ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:
Chicken Breasts – large chicken breast works best so there is plenty of room to stuff them Fontina Cheese – or any creamy cheese like cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, or even feta cheese Frozen Chopped Spinach – or fresh baby spinach chopped in small pieces Roasted Red Peppers – or opt for sun-dried tomatoes Shaved Onion – or diced into small squares Garlic – for added flavor and aroma Smoked Paprika – for a slight kick and smoky flavor! Olive Oil – to drizzle on chicken Salt & Pepper – to taste
Pro Tip: For a bit of added heat, add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes on top!
How To Make Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay the chicken breasts flat on the baking sheet. Starting from one side, use a sharp knife to cut a deep slit (or pocket) into each chicken breast, parallel to the baking sheet, leaving three sides intact. Try to make the cut even so the attached edges are all about 1/2 inch thick. Squeeze as much moisture out of the spinach as possible. Then, mix the spinach, shredded cheese, red peppers, shaved onion, garlic, paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon salt together in a mixing bowl. Stuff the mixture evenly into the chicken breasts, turning them upright, so the stuffing is facing up. Drizzle each breast with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
Bake for 25 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and the chicken is cooked through at the thickest point. Serve warm! Pro Tip: To check the internal temperature of the chicken, use a meat thermometer to make sure it is cooked to 165 F!
Serving Suggestions
Easy one-pan spinach stuffed chicken breast is the perfect protein to serve with so many different sides! Try serving this stuffed chicken recipe with some of my personal favorites:
Basmati Rice Mashed Potatoes Dutchess Potatoes Roasted Red Pepper Marinara Steakhouse Salad Homemade Yeast Rolls Roasted Cauliflower Rice Air Fryer Green Beans
Tips & Tricks
You can use fresh spinach if that is what you have on hand! To be sure that the chicken is thoroughly cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that the temperature in the thickest part of the chicken has reached 165 F! Switch up the seasonings! I added garlic powder and paprika but other additional spices would be delicious like thyme and basil, or even Italian seasoning!
Looking for More Chicken Recipes? Be Sure to Also Try:
Confetti Quinoa Stuffed Chicken Guacamole Stuffed Chicken Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Shells Ham and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast Roasted Red Pepper Chicken Skillet Peruvian Baked Chicken
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