Spinach & Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe
2-4 servings • 7-9 ingredients
Ready in 35-40 minutes
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup fresh spinach leaves
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
1 cup tomato sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Butterfly each chicken breast by slicing horizontally through the middle, but not all the way through, to create a pocket.
In a skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add fresh spinach leaves to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the skillet from heat and let the spinach cool slightly. Once cooled, mix in the crumbled goat cheese.
Stuff each chicken breast with the spinach and goat cheese mixture, then secure the openings with toothpicks.
Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the stuffed chicken breasts and sear them on both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Pour the tomato sauce over the chicken breasts in the pan. Transfer to pan the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove the pan from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley, if desired, and serve hot with additional tomato sauce drizzled over the top.
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