Description
Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts are a delicious and nutritious meal that combines juicy chicken with a creamy filling of fresh spinach, cream cheese, and Parmesan. This recipe is perfect for family dinners or special gatherings, offering an impressive dish that’s easy to prepare. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can have a flavorful main course that caters to various dietary needs. Serve these stuffed chicken breasts alongside your favorite sides like salads or roasted vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ cups chopped fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Drizzle chicken breasts with olive oil and season with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- Cut pockets into each chicken breast carefully.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, Parmesan, mayonnaise, spinach, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and remaining salt until smooth.
- Stuff each chicken breast pocket generously with the spinach filling.
- Place in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (approximately 210g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg