Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe
Get ready to meet your new dinner obsession — Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast, only it’s totally vegan and absolutely fabulous. Tender plant-based “chicken” wraps around a creamy, garlicky spinach filling that feels way too fancy for the effort it takes. It’s juicy, cheesy, and dramatic enough to make weeknights feel like date nights. You’ll slice into golden perfection and wonder how something this indulgent is still cruelty-free. So tie up that apron, queen, because dinner just went from basic to breathtaking — minus the bird, plus the attitude.
Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe
A luscious vegan “chicken” breast stuffed with garlicky spinach and melty dairy-free cheese — rich, elegant, and surprisingly easy to make.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Lightly grease a baking dish because you deserve an easy cleanup.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted and bright green.
- Stir in vegan cream cheese, mozzarella, nutritional yeast, and a pinch of salt. Mix until creamy perfection.
- Slice each vegan chicken breast horizontally to form a pocket — careful, not a full cut.
- Spoon the spinach filling generously into each pocket.
- Secure with toothpicks like the multitasking genius you are.
- Rub the stuffed “chicken” with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a pan and sear each side for 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 20–25 minutes until juicy, sizzling, and heavenly.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing — anticipation is part of the magic.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 310
- Total Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 14%
- Calcium: 10%
- Vitamin A: 25%
- Vitamin C: 12%
- Magnesium: 9%
Additional Notes / Tips
- Add a pinch of chili flakes if you like spice with your sass.
- Pair it with mashed potatoes or garlic rice for restaurant-level vibes.
- Use a creamy vegan béchamel drizzle for extra drama.
- Don’t skip the rest time — it keeps the filling melty and perfect.
- Pairs beautifully with wine, confidence, and unapologetic self-love.
