Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Breast

PreconceptionAmericanMediumServes 240 min

Chicken breast filled with a mix of spinach and feta, baked until tender.

This dish centers on high-quality whole-food protein, which provides the necessary building blocks for healthy reproductive cells in both partners. The generous helping of spinach adds a boost of folate, critical for protecting DNA integrity in sperm and building maternal stores well before conception. Together with the zinc found in the chicken and cheese, this meal offers a solid, steady foundation for optimal fertility.

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One serving≈400 kcal · 47 g protein

Calories400 kcal

Protein47 g

Carbs5.2 g · 1.3g sugar

Fat21 g · 8.7g sat

Fiber1 g

Sodium1,037 mg

Folate78 mcg DFE

Iron2.1 mg

Calcium266 mg

Choline132 mg

Iodine79 mcg

Vitamin D23 IU

Vitamin B121.1 mcg

DHA + EPA24 mg

Zinc2.7 mg

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Ingredients

12 oz chicken breast (about 2 medium breasts)
2 cups spinach, finely chopped
2 oz feta cheese, crumbled
2 oz ricotta cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp italian seasoning
½ tsp salt, divided
¼ tsp black pepper, divided

Method

1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2In a small bowl, mix together the chopped spinach, feta, ricotta, minced garlic, and half of the salt and pepper.
3Cut a horizontal slit along the side of each chicken breast to create a pocket, being careful not to cut all the way through.
4Season the outside of the chicken breasts evenly with the remaining salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
5Stuff the spinach and cheese mixture evenly into the pockets of the chicken breasts. Secure the open edges with toothpicks if needed.
6Heat the olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the stuffed chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
7Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

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