Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 535kcal
Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast is a 3 ingredient chicken recipe that's healthy (around 400 calories), made in under 30 minutes, and done in just one pan! This Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast is one of our all-time favorite Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipes. Cheesy, delicious goodness.
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Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1.5 tablespoons canola peanut or olive oil
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
- 5.2 ounces Boursin cheese
- ½ cup dry white wine optional
Instructions
- Cut about a 3-inch wide pocket into the thick side of each breast almost to the other side, but do not cut all the way through. Season both sides of each breast with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.4 chicken breasts, salt and pepper to taste
- Heat oil & butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Turn the heat to medium.1.5 tablespoons canola peanut or olive oil, 2 tablespoons butter
- Place the spinach in the skillet and sauté the spinach about 30 seconds, just long enough to wilt but not burn. Dab the spinach on a paper towel to remove excess oil.2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
- In a medium bowl, mix the cheese and spinach until combined. Stuff the chicken breasts with the spinach/cheese mixture and secure the breasts with toothpicks.5.2 ounces Boursin cheese
- Place the breasts in the hot skillet and leave for 4 minutes or until the chicken turns golden brown. Carefully turn the breasts over and cook another 3 minutes or until golden brown.
- Reduce heat to low, add wine (if using), cover and cook another 3-5 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink in the middle. A meat thermometer should read 160°F when placed in the thickest part of the meat. Enjoy½ cup dry white wine
Nutrition
Calories: 535kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 198mg | Sodium: 557mg | Potassium: 943mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2030IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg