Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast | Easy & Juicy!

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: shredded cheddar

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

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.

Add chopped fresh spinach and cook until wilted.

In a bowl, combine cream cheese, parmesan cheese, and oregano.

Stir in the sautéed spinach mixture until well combined.

Slice a pocket into each chicken breast without cutting all the way through.

Stuff each chicken breast with the spinach mixture.

Season the outside of the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and thyme leaves.

Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish.

Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and sprinkle with breadcrumbs if desired.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

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