Spinach And Tomato-Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe

Spinach And Tomato-Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe

from tastingtable.com
35 min

Spruce up plain old chicken breasts with this flavorful spinach and tomato-stuffed recipe.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped spinach
  • 1 ½ tablespoons grated Parmesan
  • ½ tablespoon fresh basil
  • ½ tablespoon fresh chives
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 2 large skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon ground paprika

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400 F.

  2. 2

    Mix together the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, chopped spinach, grated Parmesan, chopped basil, chives, and cream cheese. Season the mixture to taste with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Carefully slice into the sides of the chicken breasts using a sharp knife, to make large pockets.

  4. 4

    Spoon roughly half of the filling into the pocket of each breast, then gently press to close them.

  5. 5

    Transfer the stuffed chicken breasts into a baking dish and drizzle with the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle over the paprika.

  6. 6

    Bake the chicken breasts for 25 minutes, they are done when the internal temperature reads 165 F.

  7. 7

    Serve right away.

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