Stuffed Chicken Breasts One-Pan
Stuffed Chicken Breasts One-Pan is a delightful and hassle-free dish that elevates your weeknight meals. Tender, boneless chicken breasts are generously filled with a creamy spinach and cheese mixture, baked to perfection in one pan. This recipe not only simplifies cleanup but also delivers on flavor and presentation, making it ideal for both family dinners and special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh spinach (or ½ cup frozen, thawed)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with parchment paper or nonstick spray.
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create pockets; season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, spinach, garlic powder, and half of the Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Stuff each chicken pocket generously with the filling; secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear stuffed chicken breasts seam-side down for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Transfer chicken to the baking dish, pour chicken broth around them, and bake for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (approx. 170g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Experiment with different cheeses like mozzarella or feta for added flavor. For extra moisture, baste the chicken with broth halfway through baking.