Spinach Stuffed

Chicken Breasts

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

4 chicken breasts ( boneless and skinless) about 2 pound

4 ounce baby spinach (roughly chopped)

4 ounce cream cheese ( soft at room temperature)

2 ounce of Feta Cheese, crumbled

2 ounce of mozzarella cheese (chopped fine or shredded)

2 tablespoons olive oil

Seasoning ingredients:

2 teaspoons paprika

1 teaspoon cumin powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

-Mix all the seasoning ingredients together and set aside.

-In a mixing bowl, add the chopped spinach, the softened cream cheese, feta and the mozzarella. ----Using your hands massage the cheeses and spinach until well combined, it should look like a thick paste-

Using a sharp knife, cut a deep pockets into each breast- make sure you don't cut all the way through.

-Divide the spinach mixture into four equals parts and spoon it into the chicken pockets; using toothpicks to secure the stuffing inside.

-Generously season the chicken with the spice mixture and brush with olive oil on both sides

-Bake the chicken in a preheated oven at 400 degrees for 25-30 minuets, depending on how large the breasts are. The internal temperature of the chicken breast will be 165-170 degrees F when it is cooked through.

Enjoy Chef Ed