Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°F.

Step 2

Butterfly each chicken breast and fill it with two slices of mozzarella cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Fold chicken breasts closed.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium high heat. Brown chicken breasts until golden, about 2-3 minutes per side. Place the skillet in the oven and bake the chicken for 18-20 minutes.

Step 4

While the chicken is baking, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the flour and cook 1 minute.

Step 5

Add the chicken broth while whisking until smooth. Whisk in heavy cream and continue to stir until bubbly and thickened, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the spinach and parmesan cheese and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the spinach is wilted.

Step 7

Remove the chicken from the oven and add to the saucepan simmering them together for 2 minutes.

Step 8

Serve over rice or potatoes if desired.