Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Chicken
Cook Time
40
mins
Calories
414
Serving Size
4
Carbs
1.8
Fat
21.8
Protein
51.1
Photo by:
worldcook.blogspot
description
ingredients
- FILLING:
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/3 cup (about 1½ ounces) Feta cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach, rinsed and drained
- CHICKEN:
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
directions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Next, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter (or olive oil) to the pan. Add spinach and cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently until spinach has started to cook down. Then add mozzarella cheese and cook 2 extra minutes while keep stirring.
- Meanwhile, cut horizontal slits through the center of each chicken breast to form pockets.
- Then place a large spoonful of spinach mixture in each pocket and season it with chili flakes.
- Lastly, sprinkle with Feta cheese and place the stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish. Then drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes at 200°C, until chicken breasts get light golden brown.