Description
Discover the delightful experience of Spinach Stuffed Chicken Fillets, a perfect dish that marries tender chicken with a creamy, flavorful filling. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Each bite bursts with the rich flavors of cream cheese, fresh spinach, and Parmesan cheese, making it a nutritious choice for the whole family. Not only is this dish visually impressive, but it’s also packed with lean protein and essential greens, ensuring your meal is both satisfying and healthy.
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
- 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Drizzle chicken breasts with olive oil and season with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- Carefully cut pockets into each chicken breast for stuffing.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, spinach, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and remaining salt until combined.
- Stuff each chicken pocket with the spinach mixture.
- Place stuffed chicken in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg