PREP TIME: 10 MINS | COOK TIME: 25 MINS | TOTAL TIME: 35 MINS | YIELD: 4 servings
I am expecting guests this weekend, and I am excited to serve my favourite Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts. Always a huge hit and never fail to impress everyone! This dish is incredibly easy to throw together using simple ingredients and is ready in under thirty minutes. Such a real treat for busy days!
Enjoy lush chicken breasts stuffed with cream cheese, fresh spinach, and Parmesan cheese. A great low-carb, keto-friendly, and high in fat with slight protein. And the spinach is an awesome way to get some potassium in. These spinach stuffed chicken breasts are truly a gem! Pair this with a simple side salad for an easy and quick meal perfect for a simple weeknight meal or entertaining!
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
4 chicken breasts
1 tsp paprika
¼ c. grated Parmesan
¼ tsp garlic powder
4 oz. cream cheese – softened
¼ tsp onion powder
2 tbsp mayonnaise
½ tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp garlic, minced
1 tsp salt, divided
1 ½ c. chopped fresh spinach
How to make Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 375 degrees.
Step 2: On a cutting board, place the chicken breasts and drizzle with oil.
Step 3: To a small bowl, add the paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well until blended, then evenly sprinkle this on both sides of the chicken.
Step 4: Into the side of each chicken breast, cut a pocket using a sharp knife. Set aside.
Step 5: To a small mixing bowl, whisk the cream cheese, Parmesan, mayonnaise, spinach, garlic, red pepper, and the rest of the half tsp of salt until well mixed.
Step 6: Into each chicken, evenly spoon the spinach mixture.
Step 7: In a 9 x 13-inch baking dish, place the chicken breasts. Bake in the preheated oven and bake for about 25 to 30 minutes, uncovered, or until the chicken is completely cooked.
Nutrition Facts:
YIELD: 4 SERVING SIZE: 1 chicken breast
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 407 | Total Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0g | Unsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 873mg | Carbohydrates: 3g | Net Carbohydrates: 2g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Protein: 41g
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 tsp paprika
- ¼ c. grated Parmesan
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 4 oz. cream cheese - softened
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt, divided
- 1 ½ c. chopped fresh spinach
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 375 degrees.
Step 2: On a cutting board, place the chicken breasts and drizzle with oil.
Step 3: To a small bowl, add the paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well until blended, then evenly sprinkle this on both sides of the chicken.
Step 4: Into the side of each chicken breast, cut a pocket using a sharp knife. Set aside.
Step 5: To a small mixing bowl, whisk the cream cheese, Parmesan, mayonnaise, spinach, garlic, red pepper, and the rest of the half tsp of salt until well mixed.
Step 6: Into each chicken, evenly spoon the spinach mixture.
Step 7: In a 9 x 13-inch baking dish, place the chicken breasts. Bake in the preheated oven and bake for about 25 to 30 minutes, uncovered, or until the chicken is completely cooked.
