Spinach Stuffed Chicken
Delicious Spinach Stuffed Chicken filled with creamy spinach and cheese, perfect for a hearty meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 chicken breasts
Calories 407 kcal
Cutting board
Mixing Bowl
baking dish
sharp knife
Stuffing
- 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
Cooking Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and drizzle with oil.
Add the paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, garlic powder, and onion powder to a small bowl and stir to combine. Sprinkle evenly over both sides of the chicken.
Use a sharp knife to cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast. Set chicken aside.
Add cream cheese, Parmesan, mayonnaise, spinach, garlic, red pepper and remaining ½ teaspoon of salt to a small mixing bowl and stir well to combine.
Spoon the spinach mixture into each chicken breast evenly.
Place the chicken breasts in a 9×13 baking dish. Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Serving: 1chicken breastCalories: 407kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 41gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 139mgSodium: 873mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
Keyword Chicken Recipe, easy chicken, healthy dinner, Spinach Stuffed Chicken, stuffed chicken