Description
Indulge in the succulent delight of Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts, a dish that marries juicy chicken with a creamy spinach and cheese filling. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, these stuffed chicken breasts are not only delicious but also nutritious. With a rich flavor profile and simple preparation steps, this meal will quickly become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- 1½ cups chopped fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt (divided)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Drizzle chicken breasts with olive oil and season both sides with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- Carefully cut pockets into each chicken breast without slicing all the way through.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, Parmesan, mayonnaise, spinach, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and remaining salt until well mixed.
- Stuff each chicken pocket with the creamy filling.
- Place the stuffed breasts in a greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 383
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 669mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 108mg