Spinach and Lettuce Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Chicken breasts filled with a creamy, garlicky spinach and lettuce mixture, then baked to perfection.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

50 minutes

Calories

365 kcal

Difficulty

Medium

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£2.61/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dinner

Cuisine:

British

Main Ingredient:

Chicken

Cooking Style:

Baking

Dietary:

Gluten-Free•Dairy-Free

Mood:

Comfort Food

Ingredients

Servings

4eachChicken Breasts(Boneless, skinless)

£6.50

5ozFresh Spinach(Baby spinach, washed and chopped)

£1.20

1cupRomaine Lettuce(Chopped)

£0.75

4ozCream Cheese(Softened, can substitute dairy-free cream cheese)

£1.50

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.20

2tablespoonsOlive Oil

£0.15

0.5teaspoonDried Oregano

£0.05

0.5teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

£0.01

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(Or to taste)

£0.03

0.5teaspoonPaprika(Optional, for color)

£0.04

Total Cost

£10.43

£2.61 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
2.
Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a horizontal pocket into each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through. Create a deep pocket.
3.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
4.
Add spinach and lettuce to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat.
5.
In a bowl, combine the cooked spinach and lettuce mixture with cream cheese, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
6.
Stuff each chicken breast pocket with the spinach and lettuce mixture. Pack firmly.
7.
Sprinkle the stuffed chicken breasts with paprika (if using).
8.
Place the stuffed chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
9.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
10.
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (220g)

365 kcal / 1527 kJ

Carbs

2% of RDA

Fat

17g

24% of RDA

Protein

47g

94% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2 g

7% of RDA

Sugar

2 g

2% of RDA

Sodium

430 mg

19% of RDA

Saturated Fat

7 g

35% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness before stuffing to ensure even cooking.

You can add other vegetables to the stuffing, such as mushrooms or bell peppers.

Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a salad.

For a dairy free version, use a dairy free cream cheese alternative.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Skillet

Baking Dish

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Spinach and Lettuce Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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