sundried tomato spinach cheese stuffed chicken: easy weeknight delight
A delicious and easy recipe for sundried tomato, spinach, and cheese stuffed chicken that is perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup sundried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine sundried tomatoes, spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Slice each chicken breast to create a pocket and stuff it with the cheese mixture.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be accompanied by a side salad or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg