Juicy chicken breasts filled with creamy spinach, bacon, and cheese, baked and drizzled with garlic butter.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken and Filling
01 - 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 2 ounces cooked bacon, chopped (approximately 4 slices)
05 - 3 ounces fresh spinach, chopped
06 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
07 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Garlic Butter
11 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
12 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, mozzarella, chopped bacon, spinach, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until creamy and evenly combined.
03 - Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a horizontal pocket into each chicken breast, being careful not to slice completely through.
04 - Divide filling evenly among chicken breasts, stuffing each pocket. Secure openings with toothpicks if needed.
05 - Place stuffed chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
06 - In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
07 - Brush half of the garlic butter over the chicken breasts.
08 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and filling is bubbly.
09 - Remove from oven, baste with remaining garlic butter, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Remove toothpicks before serving.
