Can be made ahead of time! This is sooooo good and super easy!
Ingredients:
Marinade:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (I just used a heaping teaspoon of pre-minced garlic.)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut horizontally to make four breasts
- 3-4 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 2-3 cups spinach, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4-6 oz. Mozzarella cheese, shredded
Directions:
1. Slice chicken breasts horizontally and place flat into Ziplock bag. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (optional), 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Stir to combine and spoon over chicken in Ziplock. Seal and massage chicken from outside of bag until coated. Set aside while you prep the remaining ingredients.
(If prepping to eat immediately, now would be the time to position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 400ºF while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.)
2. Chop spinach and quickly wilt in a medium skillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.
3. Remove chicken from bag and arrange on baking dish. Distribute softened cream cheese evenly between four breasts and spread over the chicken. Lay sauteéd spinach on top of the cream cheese. Finally, sprinkle Mozzarella over the top.
(If prepping early in the day, at this point, cover baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to bake.)
4. At 400ºF, bake for 20-30 minutes. (I baked mine for 25.) Chicken is done when cooked through to an internal temperature of 165˚F. Serve warm with a side of choice. Enjoy!
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