Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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.

Preheat the oven to 425°F.

In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, mayo, salt, and minced garlic.

Mash the mixture together with a fork.

Chop the spinach and add it to the cream cheese mixture along with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese; mix until combined.

Cut a slit about 3/4 of the way through each chicken breast to create a pocket.

Stuff each chicken breast with about a third of the filling and seal with toothpicks.

Season the outside of the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat.

Add the stuffed chicken breasts and sauté for 4 minutes per side until golden brown.

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F.

Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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