Cheesy Spinach & Sundried Tomato Stuffed Chicken Recipe
A flavorful and cheesy stuffed chicken breast recipe combining tender chicken with a savory filling of sundried tomatoes, fresh spinach, feta, and mozzarella cheese, marinated in a tangy sun dried tomato vinaigrette and finished with a sear and oven bake for juicy, delicious results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Marinade
- 3/4 cup Kraft Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette Dressing & Marinade
Filling
- 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes
- 1/2 cup spinach, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish and cover them with the Kraft Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette Dressing & Marinade. Let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours to absorb the flavors.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) to prepare for baking the stuffed chicken.
- Prepare Chicken for Stuffing: Carefully make a horizontal cut along each chicken breast, slicing almost all the way through but not cutting completely, to create a pocket for the filling.
- Assemble Filling: Open the chicken breast and evenly layer inside the sundried tomatoes, chopped spinach, feta cheese, and shredded mozzarella cheese as the stuffing.
- Secure Chicken: Fold the top part of the chicken breast back over the filling and secure the opening with several toothpicks to keep the filling inside while cooking.
- Sear Chicken: Heat a cast iron pan with a small amount of oil over medium-high heat. Place the stuffed chicken breasts in the pan and sear until golden brown on both sides, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Bake: Transfer the seared chicken breasts to the oven or keep in the oven-safe pan, cover if desired, and bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve: Remove toothpicks carefully, slice if desired, and serve hot to enjoy the melty, flavorful stuffed chicken.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken for at least 2 hours enhances flavor and tenderness.
- Be cautious cutting the chicken pocket to avoid slicing all the way through.
- Searing the chicken before baking locks in juices and adds a beautiful golden crust.
- Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F to safely cook the chicken.
- Remove toothpicks before serving to avoid choking hazards.
- You can substitute spinach with kale or arugula if preferred.
Keywords: stuffed chicken, cheesy chicken breast, sundried tomato chicken, spinach stuffed chicken, baked stuffed chicken, feta cheese chicken
