Healthy Stuffed Chicken Breast
This healthy stuffed chicken breast is juicy, flavorful, and designed for real life. Lean chicken is filled with a light, creamy spinach mixture and baked to perfection, creating a high-protein, low-carb dinner that feels comforting without being heavy.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 15 ml olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Healthy Filling
- 115 g reduced-fat cream cheese or plain Greek yogurt
- 30 g fresh spinach finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 40 g low-fat mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190°C. Lightly grease a baking dish and set aside.
- Place the chicken breasts between parchment paper and gently pound to an even thickness. Cut a pocket lengthwise into each breast without cutting through.
- In a bowl, mix the cream cheese or Greek yogurt with spinach, garlic, shredded cheese, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Spoon the filling evenly into each chicken pocket. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Rub the chicken with olive oil and season with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange the chicken in the baking dish and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 74°C.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Avoid overstuffing the chicken to prevent leaking. Let the chicken rest after baking to keep it juicy. This recipe works well for meal prep and reheats gently in the oven.