{"id":"8f923ac1-43da-4f4d-873a-b3182a1a632c","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/8f923ac1-43da-4f4d-873a-b3182a1a632c","source_url":"https://www.aspicyperspective.com/cheesy-spinach-stuffed-chicken-breasts/","title":"Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast","description":"This cheesy and tender spinach stuffed chicken breast hits the spot when I'm craving a protein-packed and balanced meal. This low carb recipe is so easy to make and it features juicy chicken breast that's stuffed with spinach, roasted peppers and a seriously cream fontina cheese.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT25M","total_time":"PT35M","image_url":"https://www.aspicyperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Spinach-Stuffed-Chicken-Breast-8.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"4  boneless chicken breasts ((about 2 1/2 pounds total))","item":"boneless chicken breasts ((about 2 1/2 pounds total))","quantity":4},{"text":"2  cups shredded fontina cheese ((or gouda))","item":"shredded fontina cheese ((or gouda))","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"9 ounces frozen chopped spinach (thawed)","item":"frozen chopped spinach","quantity":9,"unit":"oz","preparation":"thawed"},{"text":"1/3 cup  chopped roasted red pepper","item":"chopped roasted red pepper","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tablespoons shaved onion","item":"shaved onion","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 clove garlic (minced)","item":"garlic","quantity":1,"unit":"clove","preparation":"minced"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika","item":"smoked paprika","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tablespoon olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"Salt (and pepper)","item":"Salt","preparation":"and pepper"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat the oven to 350 degree F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay the chicken breasts flat on the baking sheet. Starting from one side, cut a deep slit (or pocket) into each chicken breast, parallel to the baking sheet, leaving three sides intact. Try to make the cut even so the attached edges are all about 1/2-inch thick."},{"number":2,"text":"Squeeze as much moisture out of the thawed spinach as possible. Then, in a mixing bowl, combine the spinach, shredded cheese, red peppers, shaved onion, garlic, paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir well."},{"number":3,"text":"Stuff the mixture evenly into the chicken breasts, turning them upright, so the stuffing is facing up. Drizzle each breast with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper."},{"number":4,"text":"Bake for 25 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and the chicken is cooked through at the thickest point. Serve warm!"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T15:35:27.496495+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T15:35:27.496495+00:00"}