Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts, a dish that’s both scrumptious and healthy! These tender chicken breasts are filled with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, fresh spinach, and Parmesan cheese, making for a delightful meal that’s perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this recipe is quick enough for busy weeknights yet impressive enough for special occasions. Serve it alongside your favorite sides, and you have an elegant dinner that will satisfy everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 ½ cups chopped fresh spinach
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 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 your oven to 375°F.
- Drizzle chicken breasts with olive oil; season both sides with paprika, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast using a sharp knife.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, spinach, Parmesan, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and remaining salt until combined.
- Stuff each chicken breast pocket with the spinach filling.
- Place stuffed chicken in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg