Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts
This savory dish combines creamy spinach and cheese with tender chicken for a delightful meal that’s both nutritious and delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Drizzle the chicken breasts with olive oil or avocado oil. Mix paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl and rub it over both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Carefully cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast using a sharp knife.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan, mayonnaise, chopped spinach, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir until well mixed.
- Spoon the spinach mixture evenly into each chicken pocket.
- Arrange the stuffed chicken breasts in a 9×13 baking dish. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the filling is hot.
- Enjoy your spinach stuffed chicken breasts warm.
Nutrition
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg