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Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts

These spinach stuffed chicken breasts are loaded with cream cheese, fresh spinach, and Parmesan cheese.
Course Chicken
Cuisine American
Keyword spinach stuffed chicken, stuffed chicken breast
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 407kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 tesapoon 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 oven to 375 degrees.
  • Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and drizzle with oil.
  • Add the paprika, 1/2 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 9x13 baking dish. Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breast | Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 873mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Net Carbs: 2g