Description
Succulent chicken breasts stuffed with creamy Boursin cheese, fresh spinach, and juicy cherry tomatoes for a gourmet-style dinner.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
8 ounces Boursin cheese (Garlic & Fine Herbs flavor recommended)
1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare an oven-safe skillet.
Step 2: In a small bowl, mix together the Boursin cheese and the chopped spinach until well blended.
Step 3: Slice a horizontal pocket into each chicken breast using a sharp knife, taking care not to cut through to the other side.
Step 4: Stuff each pocket with the cheese mixture and a few cherry tomato halves, then secure the edges with toothpicks.
Step 5: Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden.
Step 6: Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 7: Remove from the oven, let rest for 5 minutes, remove toothpicks, and serve.
Notes
Ensure the chicken breasts are of similar size for even cooking. You can use sun-dried tomatoes for a deeper flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
