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    Baked Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Breast

    Published: Jun 27, 2018 · Modified: May 20, 2022 by Daniela Apostol · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Baked Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Breast with ricotta, a healthy, gluten free,low-carb, high-protein recipe that is super delicious, and super easy to make. My favourite chicken dinner recipe with only 300 calories per serving.

    A baked spinach-stuffed chicken breast on a white plate with 2 lemon slices next to it
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    Healthy Chicken Breast Recipes

    Chicken breasts are my first choice when it comes to a good old chicken dinner recipe. They are not only lean, low in fat and calories, but they also cook quickly, no matter the cooking method or the dish. My Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Breast with a Touch of Lemon is still one of my most popular post on the blog, and I know that chicken can never fail.

    So, this time I wanted to create something equally delicious, but just a bit different. It's still baked, but the stuffing really takes dish to the very next level.

    Ricotta and spinach are a match made in heaven for me, and I often use this combo, my favourite recipes using it being Turkey Spinach Lasagna Recipe with Ricotta,  and Spinach Pinwheels with Ricotta.

    Unlike the cream cheese, ricotta is not as rich, but it's still creamy, and I have so far used it only in savoury dishes, all of them being a smashing success. Throw some spring onions into this combination, and you get one delicious stuffing for our chicken breasts. It can't get simpler than that!

    You can use frozen spinach if you don't have fresh one, it should not change the texture of the chicken breasts, but do make sure you squeeze out all the liquid once the spinach is thawed.

    Collage of 2 photos to show how to make baked spinach-stuffed chicken breast

    How to make spinach-stuffed chicken breast

    • Use a sharp knife to make a pocket into the chicken breasts, or you could cut them up horizontally, without cutting all the way through.
    • In a bowl, mix together the ricotta, chopped spring onions and thawed spinach, and stuff the chicken breasts with it.
    • Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and rub in some paprika and garlic powder.
    • Drizzle a bit of olive oil to keep the chicken moist.

    So, depending on your oven, the chicken should not need any longer than about 40 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius (390 Fahrenheit).

    But, do check it after 30 minutes or so, if needs be, remove the chicken juices from the pan if you think that's preventing the chicken breasts from browning on the bottom side.

    Apart from the lovely lemon kick, you could also use some chilli flakes, or cayenne pepper if you want a bit of spiciness to it, although I thought it was just perfect for my taste the way it got cooked.

    Also, if ricotta is not really your favourite, you can substitute it with cream cheese. Spinach, although it's always my first choice, can be replaced with kale, but I'm not quite sure how that would taste, I must say I hardly ever cook with kale. Shocking, isn't it?But there you have, a fabulous homemade recipe to knock your socks off. Will you try this for dinner?

    Overehead shot of a white rectangle plate with 2 spinach-stuffed chicken breasts, and 2 lemon slices next to them

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    Baked Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Breast
    Prep Time
    5 mins
    Cook Time
    40 mins
    Total Time
    45 mins
     

    Stuffed Chicken Breasts with spinach and ricotta, a healthy, gluten free, low-carb, high-protein recipe that is super delicious, and super easy to make. My favourite chicken dinner recipe with only 300 calories per serving. Quick and easy, this is a great family favourite dish. If you are looking for healthy low fat recipes, these stuffed chicken breasts are the only recipe you need. Even kids will love it.

    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: International
    Keyword: chicken dinner recipe
    Servings: 3 people
    Calories: 300 kcal
    Author: Daniela Apostol
    Ingredients
    • 3 chicken breasts
    • 4 tablespoon ricotta
    • 1 cup fresh baby spinach
    • 2 spring onions
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic granules
    • juice from half a lemon
    • olive oil to drizzle over
    Metric - US Customary
    Instructions
    1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (390 Fahrenheit).

    2. Chop the spinach and spring onions, and add them to a bowl together with the ricotta.

    3. Mix well to combine.

    4. Using a sharp knife, make a pocket into each chicken breast, then stuff with the spinach filling.

    5. Mix the salt, pepper, paprika and garlic granules, then rub each chicken breast with the mixture. Drizzle a bit of olive oil over the chicken breasts.

    6. Bake in the oven for about 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

    7. Serve hot with a bit of lemon juice drizzled over.

    Nutrition Facts
    Baked Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Breast
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 300 Calories from Fat 72
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 8g12%
    Saturated Fat 2g10%
    Cholesterol 154mg51%
    Sodium 482mg20%
    Potassium 952mg27%
    Carbohydrates 2g1%
    Protein 50g100%
    Vitamin A 1550IU31%
    Vitamin C 7mg8%
    Calcium 68mg7%
    Iron 1.5mg8%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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