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Cottage Cheese Spinach Stuffed Breast

Cottage Cheese Spinach Stuffed Breast

This Cottage Cheese Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast is a flavorful, healthy dish made with tender chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy mix of cottage cheese, spinach, and herbs. This recipe is full of flavor and protein, making it ideal for a healthy dinner. Serve it alongside fresh cherry tomatoes or a side salad for a complete meal that looks and tastes impressive.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 4 People
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

Chicken:

  • 4 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Dried Italian herbs
  • 1/2 tbsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tbsp Onion powder
  • 1 Salt and pepper

Stuffing:

  • 1 cup Cottage cheese
  • 1 cup Fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 Clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tbsp Nutmeg
  • Salt and pepper

Optional Garnish:

  • Cherry tomatoes, halved

Instructions
 

Prepare the Chicken:

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Carefully cut a pocket in each chicken breast, making sure not to slice all the way through.

Prepare the Stuffing:

  • Put the cottage cheese, chopped spinach, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, minced garlic, and nutmeg (if using) in a medium bowl. Mix until well combined.

Stuff the Chicken:

  • Spoon the spinach and cottage cheese mixture into each chicken breast pocket. Use toothpicks to secure the edges if needed.

Season and Sear:

  • Season the outside of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried Italian herbs.
  • Add the olive oil to a skillet that has been heated to medium heat. The stuffed chicken breasts should be seared for two to three minutes on each side, or until golden brown.

Bake:

  • Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish when they have seared. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Serve:

  • After taking it out of the oven, give it five minutes to rest. Garnish with halved cherry tomatoes and serve warm.

Notes

  • Prep Time: Includes cutting and seasoning the chicken, as well as preparing the stuffing.
  • Cook Time: Includes both the searing time on the stovetop and the baking time.
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