Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Chicken
Tender chicken breasts filled with a flavorful combination of sautéed spinach and smoked gouda cheese, baked to perfection. This recipe is a delicious and elegant twist on traditional stuffed chicken, bursting with cheesy goodness and vibrant green spinach.
ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup smoked gouda cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
steps
- 1.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2.
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
- 3.
Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Set aside.
- 4.
In a bowl, mix smoked gouda cheese, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- 5.
Flatten chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper.
- 6.
Divide spinach mixture evenly among the chicken breasts, placing it in the center of each.
- 7.
Top each with a generous amount of the gouda cheese mixture.
- 8.
Roll up the chicken breasts, securing with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
- 9.
Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through and cheese is melted and golden.
- 10.
Remove toothpicks or kitchen twine before serving.
- 11.
Serve hot and enjoy!