Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast by slicing horizontally without cutting all the way through.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant, then add spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Stuff each chicken breast with an equal amount of spinach and cheese. Secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- Place stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Feel free to add chopped herbs or a sprinkle of grated Parmesan on top before baking.
- Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-Carb, Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg