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Cheesy Spinach-Artichoke Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
3
Roughly chop the artichokes and spinach.
4
Mix together the yogurt, ricotta, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, artichokes, and spinach in a medium mixing bowl.
5
Cut a large slit in the side of each chicken breast to create a pocket, then spoon the spinach and artichoke stuffing into the pockets. Transfer the chicken breasts to the prepared baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper.
6
Bake the chicken on middle rack of oven until the thickest part of the breasts reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, about 30 minutes.
7
Check to see that chicken is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
8
Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Butterfly for Even Cooking 🔪Carefully butterfly each chicken breast horizontally to create a pocket without cutting all the way through, ensuring even cooking and maximum stuffing capacity without leakage.
- Pat Dry Your Filling 💧Drain the marinated artichoke hearts thoroughly and pat the spinach mixture dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture that will make the chicken soggy during baking.
- Pound for Uniform Thickness 🔨Use a meat mallet to gently pound the butterflied chicken to ½-inch thickness, creating an even surface that cooks uniformly and holds the filling securely.
- Seal with Toothpicks Strategically 📍Use 2-3 toothpicks placed perpendicular to the opening to seal the stuffing inside during baking, then remove them before serving for a polished presentation.
- Bake to 165°F Precisely 🌡️Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken (not touching filling) to verify it reaches exactly 165°F for food safety while maintaining juicy, tender meat throughout.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Gluten Free
Low Sugar
Low Carb
High Protein
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