Description
Enjoy savory Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts filled with creamy goodness! Try this simple recipe today for an irresistible dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt (divided)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 ½ cups chopped fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the chicken breasts by drizzling them with olive oil and seasoning both sides with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- Carefully cut pockets into each chicken breast for stuffing.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan, mayonnaise, chopped spinach, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and remaining salt until well mixed.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the spinach mixture.
- Place the stuffed breasts in a greased baking dish and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating herbs like basil or thyme into the filling. If you prefer a lighter option, substitute Greek yogurt for cream cheese.