Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts, a wholesome dish that combines tender chicken with a creamy filling featuring fresh spinach, cream cheese, and Parmesan. This recipe is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, effortlessly elevating your meal with its savory flavors. Easy to prepare and packed with protein while being low in carbs, these stuffed chicken breasts are a healthy option that everyone will love—even picky eaters! Impress your guests or enjoy a quick weeknight dinner with this delightful dish.
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.
- 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 for stuffing.
- In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, Parmesan, mayonnaise, spinach, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and remaining salt.
- Stuff the mixture into each pocket of the chicken breasts.
- Place in a greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 356
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 135mg