Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Chicken - The Easy Weeknight Meal

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Cheddar is often less expensive and adds a different flavor profile.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Pecorino is a less expensive cheese that can provide a similar salty flavor.

Gather all ingredients and select 4 larger chicken breasts from a pack.

Defrost and squeeze out excess water from 5 oz of frozen spinach.

In a bowl, combine 5 oz spinach, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella, 1/2 cup grated Parmesano Reiano, 1/2 cup ricotta, 2 minced cloves of garlic, 2 teaspoons lemon zest, 2 tablespoons fresh basil, and 2 tablespoons fresh parsley.

Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.

Add 1 egg to the mixture to bind it together and mix well.

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a pocket into each chicken breast, ensuring not to cut all the way through.

Season the outside of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.

Stuff each chicken breast with the prepared stuffing mixture.

In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and a couple tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.

Sear the stuffed chicken breasts in the skillet until golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Transfer the seared chicken breasts to a baking dish and finish cooking in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

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