Description
Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts are a delightful and nutritious dish that brings together tender chicken and a creamy spinach filling. This recipe is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, offering a balance of indulgence and health. With just a few ingredients, you can prepare a meal that’s not only satisfying but also visually stunning. The combination of cream cheese, Parmesan, and fresh spinach creates a flavor-packed filling that will impress your guests while keeping dinner healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ 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 your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken breasts and season both sides with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- Carefully cut pockets in each chicken breast without cutting all the way through.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, Parmesan, mayonnaise, spinach, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and remaining salt until smooth.
- Stuff each chicken pocket with the spinach mixture.
- Place stuffed breasts in a greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg