Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Chicken Breasts:

• 3 large chicken breasts, boneless, skinless (cut equal pieces)
• sea salt to taste
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

For the Filling:

• 4 oz cream cheese, cold
• 1 Tbsp mayonnaise
• 4 tsp garlic cloves, pressed
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 dishes baby spinach leaves, chopped
• 1/4 dish parmesan cheese
• 1/4 dish mozzarella cheese

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, mash cream cheese, garlic, and mayonnaise with a fork, then stir in
   mozzarella, chopped spinach leaves, and Parmesan until blended. Preheat oven to 425°F with
   rack in center.
2. Cut slit 3/4 of the way through without cutting all the way through after lay chicken on a flat
   surface Stuff each chicken breast with 1/4 of the mixture and seal horizontally (make sure
   the chicken breast can lay flat on the sides for searing)
3. Season the outside of the chicken breast all over with 3/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 2 small
   cloves garlic chopped and 1/2 tsp paprika, or season to taste.
   
4. in an ovenproof skillet, such as cast iron, or a large heavy-based skillet over medium heat, we
   will heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil, Fry the chicken for 4 minutes per side, until golden
   brown on each side.
   
5.  After frying, preheat oven to 425°F and bake for 10-15 minutes, until thermometer inserts
   into thickest part of chicken logs at 165°F.

Enjoy!!!