Description
Creamy Lemon Spinach Stuffed Chicken is a delightful dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with a velvety filling of fresh spinach, tangy lemon, and rich cream cheese. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or an impressive dinner party, this recipe is both easy to prepare and visually stunning, with vibrant colors that make it Instagram-worthy. Each bite is bursting with flavor, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant, then add spinach and cook until wilted.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sautéed spinach, lemon juice, zest, and Parmesan until smooth.
- Cut pockets into each chicken breast without slicing through completely; season with salt and pepper.
- Fill each pocket generously with the creamy mixture and secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Place in a greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 635mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 113mg