Cheesy spinach stuffed chicken is a juicy, low carb dinner favorite packed with creamy filling and baked to perfection.

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4 8-oz Boneless skinless chicken breasts

2 tsp Sea salt

1/2 tsp Black pepper

6 oz Fresh spinach (chopped)

2 oz Cream cheese (softened)

2 cloves Garlic (minced)

1 cup Mozzarella cheese (shredded, divided)

1 tbsp Olive oil

1 medium Roma tomato (sliced thinly into 8 slices)

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).

2. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper.

3. Cut a slit in each chicken breast to form a pocket.

4. Steam or sauté spinach until wilted, then cool and squeeze out water.

5. Mix softened cream cheese, garlic, and ½ cup mozzarella.

6. Combine with spinach and stuff into chicken pockets.

7. Secure with toothpicks.

8. Sear chicken in olive oil until golden on both sides.

9. Top with tomato slices and remaining mozzarella.

10. Bake 15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.

11. (Optional) Broil 1–3 minutes for a golden top.

Use fresh spinach for the best flavor.

Ensure the filling is not watery.

Broil briefly for that restaurant-style golden finish.

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