Hidden Herb-Stuffed Chicken Breast with Garlic Butter

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Stuffed with a hidden blend of fresh herbs and creamy cheese, finished with a garlic butter sauce. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, fresh spinach leaves, cream cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Using a sharp knife, slice a pocket into each of the 4 chicken breasts, being careful not to cut through.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, combine 1 cup chopped fresh spinach, 4 oz cream cheese, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley until well mixed.
  3. Step 3: Stuff each chicken breast pocket evenly with the spinach and cheese mixture, then season the outside with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  4. Step 4: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the stuffed chicken breasts and sear for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Step 5: Melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in the skillet, add 4 minced garlic cloves, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Step 6: Spoon garlic butter over chicken, then transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  7. Step 7: Remove from oven, drizzle 1 tbsp lemon juice over the chicken, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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