Tender chicken breast stuffed with a gooey cheese filling, baked to perfection.
healthy recipe for Cheesy Stuffed Chicken Breast:
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Method of Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Butterfly the chicken breasts by slicing them horizontally about 3/4 of the way through, without cutting all the way through.
- In a small bowl, combine mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, spinach, olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the cheese mixture and secure the edges with toothpicks.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Remove the chicken breasts from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Number of Calories:
Each serving of Cheesy Stuffed Chicken Breast contains approximately 300 calories.
Benefits:
This recipe is a healthy and delicious way to get your protein, calcium, and iron. The spinach is a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as fiber. The cheese provides protein and calcium, while the chicken is a good source of iron.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 300
- Protein: 30g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
I hope you enjoy this recipe!
Main Dish
Medium 40 min 350 cal
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