Broadway-Inspired Spinach and Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken
This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, fresh spinach, goat cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 oz goat cheese
- 3 garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Finely chop 3 cloves of garlic and sauté in 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add 2 cups fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 4 oz goat cheese until creamy.
- Step 2: Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a pocket into each of the 4 chicken breasts. Stuff each pocket evenly with the spinach and goat cheese mixture. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Step 3: Rub each stuffed chicken breast with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1/2 tsp dried thyme. Place in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
