Oven Baked Chicken Breasts: A Cheesy Spinach Delight
Discover how to make irresistible Oven Baked Chicken Breasts topped with cheesy spinach & sun-dried tomatoes—your new favorite weeknight meal awaits!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (8 ounces each)
- 3/4 teaspoon table salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups chopped fresh spinach, stems removed
- 3 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally for even cooking. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, wilt the spinach for about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine wilted spinach, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic powder until well blended.
- Spoon the mixture evenly over each chicken piece.
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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