Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients

• 4 boneless chicken breasts
• 1 cup spinach (fresh or thawed frozen)
• ½ cup cream cheese
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan (optional but great)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt & pepper (to taste)
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Cut a pocket into each chicken breast (don’t cut all the way through).
3. In a bowl, mix spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Stuff each chicken breast with the spinach-cheese mixture.
5. Rub the outside of the chicken with olive oil, paprika, and a little salt.
6. Heat a skillet and sear the chicken for 2 minutes per side to get color.
7. Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked.
8. Let rest for 5 minutes and serve warm.