Spinach and Tomato-Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
25 minutes
Servings:
2 Servings
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. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
  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. Carefully slice into the sides of the chicken breasts using a sharp knife, to make large pockets.
  4. Spoon roughly half of the filling into the pocket of each breast, then gently press to close them.
  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. Bake the chicken breasts for 25 minutes, they are done when the internal temperature reads 165 F.
  7. Serve right away.