Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Filled with a rich, creamy mixture of spinach, artichokes, and cream cheese, baked until golden. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs Chicken breasts, Cream cheese, Spinach for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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 (6 oz each) Chicken breasts
- 4 oz Cream cheese
- 1 cup Spinach
- 1/2 cup Artichoke hearts
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tsp Lemon zest
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast without cutting all the way through.
- Step 2: In a bowl, combine 4 oz softened cream cheese, 1 cup chopped spinach, 1/2 cup chopped artichoke hearts, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until well mixed.
- Step 3: Spoon the spinach-artichoke mixture evenly into each chicken breast pocket, then secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Step 4: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Step 5: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.








