Description
This Spinach Stuffed Chicken recipe features succulent chicken breasts filled with a creamy spinach and cheese mixture, perfect for a delicious and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt divided
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 ½ cups chopped fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan, mayonnaise, chopped spinach, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes until well mixed.
- Using a sharp knife, create a pocket in each chicken breast by slicing them horizontally, but not all the way through.
- Stuff each chicken breast pocket with the spinach and cheese mixture.
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, paprika, and remaining salt. Brush this mixture over the stuffed chicken breasts.
- Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Remove from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to add other spices or ingredients to the filling, such as sun-dried tomatoes or herbs, to elevate the flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
Keywords: Spinach Stuffed Chicken, stuffed chicken breast, healthy chicken recipes, creamy spinach chicken