The BEST Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts | How To Make Stuffed Chicken

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and higher in protein.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella has less fat, while cheddar is often less expensive.

Slice the boneless chicken breasts at the end and poke directly in the middle to create pockets for stuffing.

Melt butter and combine it with olive oil.

Brush each side of the chicken breast with the butter and olive oil mixture, saving some for later.

Season the chicken breasts with seasonings, using most of them but not all.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the seasoned chicken breasts on the rack.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Remove the stems from the baby spinach and chop it up.

Add jalapenos and minced garlic to the spinach and chop it further.

In a bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise, mixing well.

Add shredded mozzarella cheese and shredded Parmesan cheese to the mixture.

Add seasonings to the cheese mixture and stir well.

Stuff the chicken breasts with the spinach and cheese mixture, pressing it in gently.

Use 4 to 5 toothpicks to secure the stuffed chicken breasts by sticking them through the top and bottom.

Drizzle the remaining butter and olive oil mixture over the stuffed chicken breasts.

Top the chicken with additional seasonings for color.

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