Description
Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts are a delightful and satisfying meal that combines tender chicken with a creamy, savory filling of cream cheese, fresh spinach, and Parmesan. This dish is perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, offering an impressive presentation without complicated preparation. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can have a wholesome, nutritious meal on the table in under an hour. The rich filling and succulent chicken make this dish a favorite among both adults and kids.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 ½ cups chopped fresh spinach
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt (divided)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Drizzle chicken breasts with olive oil. Season both sides with paprika, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Carefully cut pockets into each chicken breast.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, Parmesan, chopped spinach, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and remaining salt.
- Stuff each chicken breast pocket with the spinach mixture.
- Place stuffed breasts in a greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg