Heart-shaped stuffed chicken breast: A meal to impress!
A delightful and romantic dish featuring chicken breasts stuffed with a savory filling, shaped like hearts for a special occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together spinach, cream cheese, feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Carefully cut a pocket into each chicken breast and stuff with the cheese and spinach mixture.
- Shape the stuffed chicken breasts into heart shapes and secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from the oven, let rest for a few minutes, then serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken breasts for a few hours before stuffing.
- Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
- This dish is perfect for Valentine’s Day or anniversaries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg