🍗✨ Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomato Stuffed Chicken with Mashed Potatoes

✨ Description

Juicy chicken breast stuffed with a creamy spinach and sun-dried tomato filling, seared to golden perfection and finished with a rich glaze. Served over smooth mashed potatoes, this dish is elegant, flavorful, and perfect for a restaurant-style meal at home.

🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2)

For the chicken:

• 2 large chicken breasts
• Salt and black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the filling:

• 1 cup fresh spinach (chopped)
• ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
• 100 g cream cheese (softened)
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
• 1 clove garlic (minced)

For mashed potatoes:

• 3 medium potatoes (peeled and cubed)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ¼ cup warm milk
• Salt

For sauce (optional):

• 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
• 1 tablespoon butter

🔥 Instructions

1. Prepare the filling

• In a bowl, mix spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, cream cheese, Parmesan, and garlic until well combined.

2. Prepare the chicken

• Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create a pocket (do not cut all the way through).
• Season inside and outside with salt, pepper, and paprika.

3. Stuff and secure

• Fill each chicken breast with the mixture.
• Secure with toothpicks if needed.

4. Sear

• Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
• Sear chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.

5. Finish cooking

• Transfer to oven at 180°C (356°F) and bake for 15–20 minutes until fully cooked (internal temp 75°C).

6. Make mashed potatoes

• Boil potatoes in salted water for 15–20 minutes until soft.
• Drain and mash with butter, warm milk, and salt until smooth.

7. Assemble

• Spread mashed potatoes on a plate.
• Slice chicken into rounds and place on top.
• Drizzle with balsamic glaze and pan juices.

💡 Pro Tips

• Do not overfill → prevents leakage.
• Let chicken rest before slicing for clean cuts.
• Use fresh spinach for better texture.
• Add mozzarella for extra stretch inside.

🔢 Estimated Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 500–650 kcal
• Protein: 40–50 g
• Fat: 25–30 g
• Carbohydrates: 30–40 g

⏰ Best time to serve

• Dinner
• Date night
• Special meals

⚡ Energy-Saving Tip

Boil potatoes while baking chicken to reduce total cooking time and energy use.

👥 Who will enjoy this dish

• Fans of creamy savory dishes
• People who enjoy stuffed meats
• Anyone looking for an elegant homemade meal