Sun-dried Tomato, Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast
Published Apr 14, 2020 Updated Jul 07, 2020
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These Sun-dried Tomato, Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast are so easy and only require 7 simple ingredients. Recently, I have started eating my weight in protein to help gain muscle and plain chicken can get old real quick. I love adding flavor and texture to a boring chicken breast to make it more enjoyable to eat on a daily basis. This recipe has saved me lately and is also perfect for meal prep.
What I love most about this recipe, is it’s kid APPROVED. Since we have been stuck in the house with self- quarantine, they both have become extra picky with what I make. Lately, they have curled their noses up to a lot of the recipes I have made, but they said this meal was a keeper. Additionally, this recipe it is healthy and I am able to sneak veggies in a tasty way. It’s a win-win.
Ingredients needed for this Stuffed Chicken Breast:
- 2 lbs Chicken Breasts (4)
- Salt and Pepper
- Garlic Powder
- Olive oil
- Sun-dried Tomatoes
- Mozzarella Cheese Sticks (I love using the LIGHT Sargento)
- Spinach
- Cast Iron Skillet
- Toothpicks
Side Dish Ideas for this chicken:
- Roasted Asparagus and Potatoes
- Side Salad
- Green Beans
- Brown Rice
- Noodles
- Zucchini and Squash Skillet
- Sweet Potatoes
- Tomato Salad
- Sweet Potato Fries
- Steamed Asparagus
If you are searching for a recipe that will please the whole family and not break the bank, be sure to give this one a try. I guarantee it will become a weekly menu staple that will save you from plain boring chicken. Additionally, it is perfect for meal prep and great for macro counting. I will serve a chicken breast with a 1/2 cup of brown rice and it is the perfect balanced meal.
PrintSun-dried Tomato and Cheese Stuffed Chicken
A tender and juicy chicken breast stuffed with sun dried tomato, spinach and cheese. The perfect quick and easy healthy family dinner. Serve it with a side salad or roasted veggies for the perfect dinner. Keto, Quick and Healthy.
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast, (4 breasts)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil packed)
- 3 mozzarella cheese sticks
- 1 cup spinach, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and cut a pocket into each chicken breast, making sure not to cut all the way though.
- Season the chicken with salt, black pepper and garlic powder (both sides)
- Stuff the chicken breast in this order; spinach, cheese stick, and chopped sun-dried tomato.
- If you want to make sure everything stays secure, seal each chicken breast using toothpicks.
- In a cast iron skillet, add olive oil over high heat.
- Add chicken and sear it for about 2 minutes just until the chicken gets golden brown.
- Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the chicken’s internal temp is 165F.
Notes
- If you want your chicken to be more cheesy, double the cheese sticks and add 2 sticks to each breast.
- Stays in the fridge for up to one week and 3 months in the freezer.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Entree
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Chicken Breast
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 3
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 5.5
- Fiber: 0.8
- Protein: 27
- Cholesterol: 80
Keywords: Stuffed Chicken Breast, Chicken,Keto Chicken Recipes, Keto
Looks delicious, this is next on my list to make…..
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Yay! Thank you
Do you think I could use frozen spinach?
I think you could. You may want to have it thawed before using. It could get watery.
I initially planned to make this just to use up some sun-dried tomatoes, but I’ll definitely make it again! It was a hit both with my husband and I and our two toddlers. I was able to whip it up FAST and it was delicious! I think searing the chicken before baking made a big difference; never done that before but I’ll use that technique again.
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Made this tonight and Ashley hit another home run! I used spinach/arugula mix for stuffing and since I didn’t have sun dried tomatoes I used a little leftover pesto my husband made for another meal to give it some flavor I hoped would make up for the missing SDtomatoes. Family liked it a lot- so will be making it again! Thanks for this one, A.M.!!
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Wow! This is so great to hear. I am beyond happy to hear it was a hit.