Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Ingredients
Filling
-
½
tablespoon
olive oil
-
1 ½
cups
fresh baby spinach
-
2
cloves
garlic
-
2
ounces
cream cheese
-
¼
cup
plain Greek yogurt
-
2
tablespoons
shredded mozzarella cheese
-
2
tablespoons
shredded Parmesan cheese
-
½
teaspoon
coarse salt
-
¼
teaspoon
ground black pepper
-
¼
teaspoon
onion powder
-
pinch
red pepper flakes
-
½
cup
chopped marinated artichoke hearts
Chicken
-
1
tablespoon
olive oil
-
2
pounds
boneless skinless chicken breasts
-
½
teaspoon
coarse salt
-
¼
teaspoon
freshly cracked black pepper
-
Chopped flat-leaf Italian parsley (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the spinach until wilted, then add garlic and sauté briefly.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, Greek yogurt, mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and red pepper flakes until smooth, then fold in the spinach and artichokes.
- Create a pocket in each chicken breast and season them inside and out.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the spinach artichoke mixture.
- Heat olive oil in the skillet and sear the stuffed chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
- Let the chicken rest for about 10 minutes before serving topped with parsley.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6
Calories
374
Total fat
22g
Total carbohydrates
5g
Total protein
40g
Sodium
409mg
Cholesterol
146mg
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