Description
Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts are a delicious and elegant meal that combines tender chicken with a creamy, savory filling. This dish features rich flavors from cream cheese and Parmesan cheese, enhanced by the freshness of spinach, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. With easy preparation and minimal ingredients, you can impress your guests while providing a healthy option for your family. Ideal for meal prep, these flavorful stuffed chicken breasts are sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1½ cups chopped fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken breasts and season with paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
- Carefully cut pockets into the sides of each chicken breast.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, Parmesan, mayonnaise, spinach, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and remaining salt.
- Stuff the spinach mixture into each chicken pocket.
- Place the stuffed chicken in a greased baking dish and bake for 25–30 minutes until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg