Description
This stuffed chicken breast for holiday dinner ideas transforms ordinary chicken into something truly spectacular. The combination of tender chicken and flavorful filling creates an unforgettable meal, perfect for both intimate family dinners and larger gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
4 large Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 8 oz each)
2 cups Fresh spinach, chopped
4 oz Cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup Sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
3 cloves Garlic, minced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
2 tablespoons Olive oil
1 teaspoon Paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F
- Combine cream cheese, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella, and garlic in a bowl and mix thoroughly
- Place each chicken breast on a cutting board and cut a pocket into the thickest part of each breast
- Season both sides of each chicken breast with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika
- Stuff each pocket generously with the filling mixture, using about 1/4 to 1/3 cup per breast
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and sear each stuffed breast for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brow
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
Notes
Pound chicken breasts to even thickness before cutting pockets for uniform cooking.
Don't overstuff your chicken to prevent leaks during cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 425 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 165mg