Hidden Herb-Stuffed Chicken Breast with Garlic Butter Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

Stuffed with a flavorful mix of spinach, cream cheese, and hidden herbs, then seared and finished with a rich 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.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup, chopped fresh spinach leaves
• 4 oz, softened cream cheese
• 2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh thyme
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Slice 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts horizontally to create a pocket without cutting through. Season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: In a bowl, combine 1 cup chopped fresh spinach, 4 oz softened cream cheese, 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley, and 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh thyme until evenly mixed.
3. Step 3: Stuff each chicken breast pocket with the spinach and cream cheese mixture, then secure with toothpicks if needed.
4. Step 4: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add stuffed chicken breasts and sear for 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
5. Step 5: Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 15 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
6. Step 6: Remove chicken and set aside to rest. In the same skillet over medium heat, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter with 4 minced garlic cloves. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and butter is slightly browned.
7. Step 7: Stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice, then spoon the garlic butter sauce over the chicken before serving.