Description
This Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe is a delightful combination of tender chicken breasts filled with a creamy, cheesy spinach artichoke dip. Served with a rich cream sauce, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
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CHICKEN:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon mild paprika (optional)
- 1 pinch salt (to season)
- 1 pinch pepper (to season)
SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP:
- 4 ounces frozen spinach (thawed)
- 8 ounces block cream cheese (light or reduced fat, at room temp)
- 6 ounces artichoke hearts in brine (bottled or canned, finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (finely grated)
- 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
- 1 pinch salt (to taste)
OPTIONAL CREAM SAUCE:
- 1 handful spinach artichoke dip
- 1 cup half and half or heavy cream
Instructions
- For The Chicken: Place each chicken breast on a flat surface. Season both sides with Italian seasoning and paprika. Cut a slit in each breast to create a pocket.
- For The Dip Filling: Squeeze excess liquid from spinach. Combine spinach, cream cheese, artichokes, mozzarella, parmesan, and garlic. Fill each chicken breast with dip.
- Seal the chicken with toothpicks. Sear in a skillet until golden on both sides.
- For The Cream Sauce: Combine half and half or cream with remaining dip. Simmer until thickened. Serve sauce over chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
