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Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe: Easy Spinach Mozzarella Dinner

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Tender chicken breasts are stuffed with a creamy spinach and mozzarella filling, then baked until golden and juicy. This easy, crowd-pleasing dinner is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.2 lb)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach (or frozen, thawed and squeezed dry)
  • 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Optional: chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • Optional: chopped fresh basil or parsley
  • Optional: red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine spinach, mozzarella, parmesan, garlic, Italian seasoning, and cream cheese (if using). Mix until creamy and evenly distributed.
  3. Butterfly each chicken breast by slicing horizontally through the thickest part, stopping about 1/2 inch from the edge so it opens like a book. If needed, gently pound to even thickness.
  4. Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Rub with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  5. Divide the spinach-mozzarella filling evenly among the chicken breasts. Spoon filling into the center, then fold chicken over to encase. Secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
  6. Place stuffed chicken breasts in the greased baking dish, seam-side up. Brush tops with remaining olive oil and sprinkle with paprika.
  7. Bake uncovered for 23–28 minutes, until chicken is golden and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). For extra browning, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
  8. Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Don’t overstuff the chicken to prevent filling from leaking. Secure seams with toothpicks or twine. For best results, use whole milk mozzarella and fresh spinach. You can prep the filling and butterfly the chicken a day ahead. Substitute cheeses or add veggies to customize. If using frozen spinach, squeeze out all excess water.

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