Chicken Breast With Cheese
Chicken breasts are often seen as a healthy choice but can feel plain—until transformed with cheese. This cheese chicken breast recipe turns simple chicken into a gourmet delight, combining tender chicken with a creamy spinach and cheese filling.
Packed with protein, vitamins, and magnesium, this chicken breast recipe mixes spinach, mayonnaise, cream, and grated Parmesan for a rich, flavorful dish that’s perfect for a weekday dinner or a special occasion centrepiece.
Looking for a delicious twist on a classic dish? This chicken breast recipe is simple, flavorful, and perfect for any meal.
How to Make
- 1.
Preheat the Oven
Set the oven to 190℃.
- 2.
Make the Stuffing
In a bowl, mix finely chopped spinach leaves with mayonnaise, grated block cheese, and cream cheese. Add salt and pepper, then mix until it forms a creamy, cheesy texture.
- 3.
Flatten the Chicken & Make Pockets
Take the chicken breast, put it in a zip-lock bag and pound it using a rolling pin to make it thin and even Using a knife, slice the chicken breast from the side and create an incision to fill the stuffing. Do not make a deep cut.
- 4.
Stuff the Chicken
Fill the pocket with the prepared stuffing using a spoon or your hands. Press the edges together and secure with toothpicks to keep the stuffing inside.
- 5.
Season the Chicken
Brush the chicken with olive oil and coat it with paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder.
- 6.
Prepare for Baking
Take a baking tray and line it with parchment paper. Place the chicken breast on it and put it in the oven. Bake for 25 minutes and check whether the meat has been cooked properly.
- 7.
Serve
Serve with barbeque sauce and mashed potato salad or steamed vegetables.
Fun Facts About Cheese Chicken Breast Recipe
- Chicken breast is naturally high in protein, and adding cheese boosts both protein and calcium content.
- Stuffed chicken with cheese is inspired by European cuisines. Just like the French “Chicken Cordon Bleu”
- Stuffing meats, including chicken, has been practised since medieval times, initially with bread, herbs, and spices