Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Main Dish
Serving size: 4 servings
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 25 mins
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
Directions
- 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- 2. Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and drizzle with oil.
- 3. 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.
- 4. Use a sharp knife to cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast. Set chicken aside.
- 5. 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.
- 6. Spoon the spinach mixture into each chicken breast evenly.
- 7. Place the chicken breasts in a 9x13 baking dish. Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Nutrition
Amount per serving
Serving size: 1 chicken breast
Calories: 407
Total Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Cholesterol: 139mg
Sodium: 873mg
Total Carbohydrate: 3g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 1g
Protein: 41g