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Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Chicken

URL: https://thehealthyepicurean.com/spinach-artichoke-dip-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

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the spinach until wilted, then add garlic and sauté briefly.
  3. 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.
  4. Create a pocket in each chicken breast and season them inside and out.
  5. Stuff each chicken breast with the spinach artichoke mixture.
  6. Heat olive oil in the skillet and sear the stuffed chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides.
  7. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
  8. 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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