Description
Elevate your dinner with this easy and delicious stuffed chicken breast recipe! Juicy, tender chicken breasts are filled with a flavorful stuffing, then seared and baked to perfection. This dish is versatile, customizable, and perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions. Plus, it’s high in protein, low in carbs, and can be made gluten-free.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup shredded cheese (mozzarella, feta, or cheddar)
- ½ cup cooked spinach or sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tbsp cream cheese (optional for extra creaminess)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried basil or thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Toothpicks (if needed to secure stuffing)
Instructions
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup shredded cheese (mozzarella, feta, or cheddar)
- ½ cup cooked spinach or sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tbsp cream cheese (optional for extra creaminess)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried basil or thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Toothpicks (if needed to secure stuffing)
Notes
- Avoid overstuffing to prevent leakage.
- For a crispy exterior, sear before baking.
- Secure the stuffing with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
- Try different stuffing variations like bacon & cheddar, mushrooms & cream cheese, or prosciutto & goat cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Baking & Searing
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350-450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg