Dinner for 4
Stuffed Chicken Breast with cream cheese
Chicken breasts are filled with spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, tomatoes, and pesto, then baked until fully cooked.
Typical price
$12.67for 4 servings
$3.17 per serving$12.67 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ItalianLow-carbHigh-proteinFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 2.5 lb | $8.73Typical price |
| Spinach$0.35/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.70Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Cream cheese$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.90Typical price |
| Artichoke hearts, water chestnuts, roasted peppers$0.18/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.27Typical price |
| Alfredo, pesto, curry and simmer sauces$0.18/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.38Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.67 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 large chicken breasts about 2 pounds
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups packed spinach
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes
- 1/4 cup pesto
- 2 tbsp minced fresh parsley (optional)
- freshly cracked black pepper (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F.
- Cook the spinach and garlic in 1 teaspoon oil in a skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes.
- Mix the spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, pesto, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast and fill each pocket with the mixture.
- Place the chicken in a greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish and brush it with the remaining oil.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the thickest part reaches 165 F.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with chicken breast, boneless on sale.
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