This stuffed chicken breast recipe is delicious! It combines juicy chicken breasts with rich cream cheese, feta cheese, parmesan cheese, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes to make one unforgettable meal. Plus, making it is so, so quick and easy. In fact, 4 simple steps are all you'll need to follow to make it.
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The Best Stuffed Chicken Breasts
This cream cheese stuffed chicken breast recipe is an easy way to turn basic chicken breasts into an incredible dinner.
The medley of rich cream cheese, feta cheese, parmesan cheese, baby spinach, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes fills each breast with a ton of rich melty savory yummy deliciousness.
Honestly, these stuffed chicken breasts taste like something you'd get at a 5-star restaurant! It's the perfect meal to make if you're hosting guests or just want to impress your family.
By the way, if you're looking for a couple of tasty vegetable recipes to make alongside these chicken breasts give these grilled carrots or these crispy air fryer brussel sprouts a shot.
Why This Recipe Works
Quick and easy. You basically just slice the chicken breasts, add the filling, and cook everything in a skillet until golden brown. Dinner will be ready in just 30 minutes!
Family favorite. Everyone who tries this spinach and cheese stuffed chicken breast recipe is hooked from the moment they take their first bite of it! Both kids and adults love this stuffed chicken breast, so you know you'll have a home run at the dinner table.
Incredible flavors. From the meaty chicken to the savory three-cheese filling, fresh baby spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, all the flavors in these stuffed chicken breasts come together in the most heavenly way.
Ingredients
Another thing to love about this cheese and spinach stuffed chicken breast recipe is that all the ingredients are super simple and easy to find.
Here's everything you'll need for the chicken breasts:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ teaspoon paprika powder
And for the filling:
- 3.5oz. cream cheese
- ¼ cup feta cheese
- 2 tablespoon parmesan cheese
- ½ cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoon sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, chopped
By the way, you can use a lot of these same ingredients to make my stuffed pork chops recipe.
How To Make Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast
1. Prepare the chicken: Butterfly the chicken breasts and evenly season all sides with salt, pepper, and paprika. Once the chicken breasts are well coated in the seasoning you can set them aside.
2. Make the stuffing mixture: In a bowl, add the cream cheese, feta cheese, parmesan cheese, chopped fresh spinach, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Stir until everything is well-combined.
3. Stuff the chicken breasts: Fill each butterflied chicken breast with half of the cream cheese mixture and gently fold them closed.
4. Cook the stuffed chicken breasts: Heat a large skillet on the stove over medium-high heat with a couple of tablespoons of olive oil. Cook the chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes on each side until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then serve warm and enjoy!
Tips To Make the Best Recipe
- If you only have frozen spinach, drain away as much of the excess water as you can after thawing it for the best texture.
- Switch up the filling mixture with your favorite cheeses. Some great options to try are shredded cheddar cheese, goat cheese, or pepper jack.
- Seal the open edges of the chicken with toothpicks to keep the filling enclosed.
- Bake the chicken in the oven at 375°F for about 35-45 minutes for a more hands-off cooking method.
- Double or triple the recipe if you're serving a crowd.
How To Store Stuffed Chicken Breast
In the fridge: Transfer the cheese stuffed chicken to an airtight container and it'll stay good in the fridge for up to 4 days.
In the freezer: Store the stuffed chicken breasts in a shallow and airtight freezer-safe container - or a freezer bag - and it'll last in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Reheating: Put the chicken in a baking dish and cook it in the oven at 375°F for 10-20 minutes or until hot throughout.
FAQs About This Stuffed Chicken Recipe
What's the best way to stuff chicken breast?
If you want as much filling as possible, the best way to stuff a chicken breast is to butterfly it first, add your filling, then fold the chicken breast and seal it with toothpicks.
What do you stuff inside chicken breasts?
You can stuff chicken breast with any combination of cheese, vegetables, herbs, and spices. Thick and creamy bases like cream cheese or goat cheese are great for binding all the other filling ingredients together and keeping them inside the stuffed chicken.
Is it ok to put stuffing inside a chicken?
Yes! In fact, adding stuffing to a chicken is a great way to add more flavor and create a more filling and satisfying meal.
How do you cook chicken breast and keep it juicy?
The most essential thing you can do to keep your chicken breasts as juicy as possible is not over-cooking them. If you pull your chicken breasts from the heat at around 160-162°F and let them rest up to 165°F you'll end up juicy breasts every single time.
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Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast
This stuffed chicken breast recipe is delicious! It combines juicy chicken breasts with rich cream cheese, feta cheese, parmesan cheese, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes to make one unforgettable meal. Plus, making it is so, so quick and easy. In fact, 4 simple steps are all you'll need to follow to make it.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ teaspoon paprika powder
- 3.5oz. cream cheese
- ¼ cup feta cheese
- 2 tablespoon parmesan cheese
- ½ cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoon sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, chopped
Instructions
- Butterfly chicken breasts and season with salt, pepper, and paprika on all sides.
- Combine cream cheese, feta, parmesan, baby spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl.
- Stir well until combined.
- Stuff the chicken breasts with the prepared filling.
- Heat 2 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken breasts in the skillet for about 7 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let the chicken stand for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size: 1 servingAmount Per Serving: Calories: 435Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 49g
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