Description
A healthy low-carb dinner featuring juicy chicken breasts filled with a creamy spinach and cheese mixture.
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Italian herbs or red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Wash and chop the spinach into manageable pieces.
- Sauté the spinach and garlic in olive oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
- In a bowl, mix the sautéed spinach and garlic with cream cheese and half of the mozzarella, adding salt and pepper to taste.
- Slice a pocket into the side of each chicken breast and stuff with the spinach mixture.
- Put the stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Avoid overstuffing the chicken and remember to preheat the oven for best results.