Description
Creamy Spinach and Red Pepper Stuffed Chicken is a delightful dish that combines succulent chicken breasts with a rich filling of fresh spinach, sweet red bell peppers, and creamy cheese. This recipe is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, delivering an explosion of flavor that will impress your guests. With simple preparation and minimal cooking time, this dish ensures you can serve an elegant meal without the hassle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped red bell pepper and spinach; sauté until spinach wilts (about 5 minutes).
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sautéed vegetables, garlic powder, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Create pockets in each chicken breast by slicing horizontally. Fill each pocket generously with the mixture.
- Place stuffed chicken in the baking dish, add chicken broth around them, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg