Get the Recipe: Spinach Stuffed Chicken
This easy Spinach Stuffed Chicken recipe is stuffed with cheese, tender spinach and delicious sun dried tomatoes! This one pan recipe is naturally low carb and comes together in 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast, small to medium size
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 3/4 cup cooked spinach, liquid squeezed out
- 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, shredded cheese, set aside.
- Butterfly the chicken so it opens like a book. Spread the cheese mixture on the bottom part of the chicken, top with the cooked, dry spinach and sun dried tomatoes, fold the top of the chicken over the filling and secure with a toothpick. (see pictures for example)
- Combine the spices together to make a rub. Rub the outside of the chicken with the Italian seasoning mixture.
- Heat an oven safe skillet to medium heat and melt the butter in the skillet. Sear the chicken in the pan 2-3 minutes on each side and place in the oven for 20 minutes at 350 degree F, or until cooked through.
- Allow the chicken to rest at least 5 minutes before cutting.
Notes
If using sun dried tomatoes packed in oil, pat them dry before adding to the chicken to prevent a greasy dish.
Net carbs are 2.9 g per serving
Serving: 1 stuffed chicken breast, Calories: 304kcal, Carbohydrates: 3.9g, Protein: 34g, Fat: 16.5g, Cholesterol: 110mg, Sodium: 418mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1.2g
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