Spinach Stuff Chicken Breast Recipe

Jul 21, 2023

Recipe from delish.com

 

Ingredients:

4 boneless skinless chicken breast

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

4 oz. cream cheese, softened 

1/2 c. frozen spinach, defrosted, drained, and squeezed 

1/3 c. chopped canned artichoke hearts

1 c. shredded mozzarella, divided

Pinch crushed red pepper flakes

4 strips bacon, cut into 4 strips

2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°. Line a large baking sheet with foil. Make slits widthwise in chicken, being careful not to cut all the way through chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Place on prepared baking sheet. 
  2. Step 2In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, spinach, artichokes, and ½ cup of mozzarella. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Fill every other slit with cream cheese mixture and fill remaining slits with a piece of bacon. Sprinkle remaining ½ cup mozzarella on top and drizzle with oil. 
  3. Step 3Bake until chicken is cooked through and bacon is crispy, 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts: 

Makes 4 servings: 701 cal/servings

Fat:41g Saturated fat:15g Cholesterol: 271 mg Sodium: 902 mg  Carbohydrates:4 g Protein:74 g

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