Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Spinach Stuffed Chicken Fillets, a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a creamy filling of cream cheese, fresh spinach, and Parmesan. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, offering an impressive presentation without the fuss.
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.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, Parmesan, mayonnaise, spinach, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and remaining salt until combined.
- Stuff each chicken pocket with the spinach filling.
- Place stuffed breasts in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg