Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Spinach Stuffed Chicken Fillets, a perfect blend of creamy cheese and fresh spinach enveloped in tender chicken breasts. This recipe brings together simple yet delicious ingredients, making it an ideal dish for family dinners or cozy gatherings. With a rich filling of cream cheese, Parmesan, and garlic, these stuffed chicken fillets are both nutritious and satisfying. Easy to prepare and versatile for meal prep, you can serve them alongside a fresh salad or over fluffy rice for a complete meal that will leave everyone impressed.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh spinach
- Olive oil
- Paprika
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Drizzle chicken breasts with olive oil and season with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- Cut pockets in each chicken breast carefully.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, Parmesan, mayonnaise, spinach, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and remaining salt to create the filling.
- Stuff each pocket with the spinach mixture.
- Place the stuffed chicken in a greased baking dish and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken fillet (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg